After decades of distrust, China and America are finally seeking friendship. But after tea

ching in Xiamen Universitys MBA center for over five years, Ive come to realize that even if political and economic barriers are overcome, a major hurdle remains—culture! On occasion I have felt that some Chinese were rude or inconsiderate. Unfortunately, some Chinese have thought even worse of me. But most of the discord arises not from intent but from ignorance of cultural differences. Americas individualist culture springs from a 2 000 year tradition of Roman and Greek arts, philosophy and government, as well as the moral and legal traditions of Christianity. By contrast, Chinas culture, including its arts, philosophy, and government is rooted in the Confucian ethic, Taoism, Buddhism, and more recently, Chinese Socialism. Two weeks after I arrived in China, I told a cashier "Thank you. " She replied, "Dont use thanks. " Taken aback, I asked "Why shouldnt I use thanks？" She looked at me as if I were from another planet and I beat a hasty retreat. I reasoned that since China is socialist, maybe polite phrases denote feudalist class distinctions and are best avoided! But a leopard cant change its spots and an American cant easily stop saying "thank you" for everything. A week later a shop assistant told me "Dont use thanks. " I asked "Why not？" and she replied, "Dont be polite. " I thought, "Well, this is too much! We cant use any polite speech at all？" To my dismay, I eventually learned that "Dont use thanks" had the exact same meaning and usage as the English "Dont mention it". I had translated words instead of intent. My mistake was merely an embarrassment, but similar blunders(错误)by business and political leaders have destroyed potential business negotiations or diplomatic relationships. Questions:

Whats the best title of this passage？

A．Cultural Barriers to Sino-U. S. Friendship.

B．Possible Business Cooperation between China and America.

C．Political and Economic Hurdle between U. S. and China.

D．Different Languages Used by Chinese and Americans.