Clearly, Ann was not familiar with the concept of saving face in other cultures.

显然，安对其他文化中“顾面子”这一概念并不熟悉。

In US culture, saving face exists - but only minimally, and tactful but straightforward speech is highly valued.

在美国文化中，的确也存在着“顾面子”一说，但其影响微乎其微。更受推崇的是机智老练而又直截了当的谈话。

They are also seen as very polite because of the fact that they are careful about saving face when dealing with other people.

他们通常被看作是非常有礼貌的，因为他们在与人交往时会细心地为他人“保留面子”。

In English we call this saving face to save face means we do or say something in order to keep or retain respect and avoid embarrassment.

在英语中，我们把这叫做 " 面子" 。" 面子 " 的意思是，我们做某事或说某些话是为了保持或保留尊重，避免尴尬。

The British, Irish and Australians have a history of laughing at themselves and teasing others, even in " serious" business scenarios, which can be startling for cultures who value " saving face."

英国人、爱尔兰人、澳大利亚人历来喜欢自嘲和嘲弄他人－即使是在“严肃”的商务场合，这种做法会使看重“面子”的文化群落震惊不已。