托马斯(1983)指出,语用失误是“在特定的情境中,缺乏正确理解语言意思的能力”。她还指出,“语法错误可以说明说话者使用语言不够熟练,语用失误则反映出一个人人品的好坏”。因此,可以说在跨文化交际中语法错误是可被谅解的,而语用失误则是极具冒犯性的,不可原谅的。从这种意义上来讲,语用失误比语法错误要严重得多。所以,语用失误应得到足够的重视,从而促进 Thomas (1983) points out that pragmatic failure is “the lack of the ability to correctly understand the meaning of language in a given context.” She also pointed out that “grammatical errors can explain the speaker’s language is not proficient, pragmatic failure reflects the quality of a person’s character.” Therefore, it can be said that grammatical errors in intercultural communication can be forgiven, while pragmatic failures can be extremely offensive and unforgivable. In this sense, pragmatic failure is much more serious than grammatical mistakes. Therefore, pragmatic failure should be given enough attention to promote