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Thesis statement: This paper makes a tentative study on differences of cultural taboos in China and western countries, aiming at strengthening people’s cross-cultural consciousness.
Chapter I Introduction
Chapter II General Views on Taboos
2.1 The Definition of Culture
2.2 The Definition and Origin of Taboos
2.3 Characteristics of Taboos
Chapter III Specific Differences of Taboos between Chinese and Western
Cultures
3.1 Taboos on Food and Drinks
3.2 Taboos on Language
3.3 Taboos on Colors
3.4 Taboos on Animals
3.5 Taboos on Numbers and Dates
3.6 Taboos on Festivals
3.7 Taboos on Sending Gifts
Chapter IV Conclusion
