Abstract

    As an important aspect of non-verbal ways to communicate, the information of time transmission has deep cultural connotations. Different people in different cultures have shaped diverse time concept. This thesis discusses the concept of time, and illustrates the idea of intercultural barriers. In intercultural communication, there are communicative barriers or mistakes because of the diversity in time concepts. Discussing the influence on cross-culture communication based on the time concept is conducive to deeper understanding and grasp of the time orientation of China and America. And it helps to enhance the interaction of intercultural activities and avoid contradictions and conflicts in intercultural activities.

Key words: time concepts； time orientations； time classifications；cultural conflicts

摘要

时间观作为非言语交际的重要组成部分,它的交流传递具有深层次的文化内涵。来自不同文化背景的人形成了多样的时间观念。本文讨论了不同的时间概念,并举例阐述了因为时间观念不同而引起的跨文化交际中的交流障碍。由于人们不同的时间观念，因而交际中障碍或错误经常发生。讨论基于时间概念对跨文化交流的影响，有助于更深入了解并把握中美文化不同的时间取向，增进跨文化活动的交流互动，从而避免人们在跨文化交流活动中的冲突和矛盾。

关键词：时间观念；时间导向；时间分类；文化冲突