LEMBAR JAWABAN TUGAS 3

“Cross Cultural Understanding (PBIS4102)”

Dosen: Rahayu Dwi Riyanti

Nama : Hamid Rosyadi

NIM : 045190053
Semester : 3 (Tiga)
Program Studi : Sastra Inggris

UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA
Jalan Pondok Cabe Raya, Pondok Cabe Udik, Kecamatan Ciputat,
Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15418
Between culture and language have a correlation with each other, so that most of the cultural
attitudes built by native speakers are reflected in their speech patterns. Language is a product of
culture and culture is shaped by language. With language we can see culture. Forms of
communication in speaking can be formal and informal. This degree of formality reflects cultural
and social values in society. With the existing culture and scope of the language environment, it
often affects the way we communicate with one another. Cultural and social values can be reflected
in the way of communication and interaction they use. In English, people tend to communicate
using formal language with strangers or with people of higher status, whereas informal language
tends to be used with family, friends, and colleagues. The level of formality depends on the
relationship and the topic being discussed as well as other factors.

The language environment is a particular area where language grows, develops, and is used by its
speakers. It includes everything that can be heard, seen and influences the communication process
in language. The formal language environment is usually formed in an official and planned
manner, whereas the informal environment is more natural without being formed in a planned
manner. Expressions in Indonesian are almost the same as in English, namely there are formal and
non-formal expressions used in certain situations, but expressions in English use sentences that are
long, complex and equipped with perfect grammar. Apart from that, in Indonesian there are also
expressions of agreeing and disagreeing, and so on.

Example of a formal expression:

Introducing People
- Please allow me, to introduce my pet to our classmate.

- Let me introduce my brother to my friends.

-"Dani, this is Jhon."

-I would like to introduce you to my friend, Dara.

Agree and disagree

Agree

Complete agreement

More formal

- In my opinion, you are correct

- I could agree more

- That's exactly how I feel

- I agree with that

Less formal

- I agree

- Yeah

- Right

- Great

- I'm gonna go shopping.

- I have no idea.
- The exam was a piece of cake.

- How's it going?

- Sorry to keep you waiting.

- I wanna hang out with my girlfriend.

Disagree

In English there are two ways to disagree with someone; directly and indirectly.

Direct disagreement

- No. it doesn't.

- No, they are not.

Indirect disegreement

- I couldn't diisagree more,

- I'm sorry but I have to disagree

- No, that is wrong.

Asking for permission

- Would you mind if I ask you something?

- Would you mind opening the window?

- May I borrow your pen?

- Could I borrow your book, please?

- I wonder if I could possibly go out tonight?

Giving permission

- Of course

- Yes certainly you can

- Sure

- It's okay.

More formal expressions are used in more serious situations, and are used when talking to someone
you don't really know to sound more polite and respectful. Meanwhile, informal expressions are
used in everyday conversations and in more relaxed situations. These formal expressions are
usually used in context, when talking to older people, talking to strangers, when giving speeches,
writing in theses or scientific papers and in other official situations.
A reference:

PBIS4102