Different countries have different customs. When
you travel to another countries,please follow their customs,just
as the saying goes,“
.”
Very often people who travel to the
United States forget to tip(付小费).It is usual to tip porters who help carry your
bags,taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip
on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England,make sure to stand
in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines
there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of
conversation with the British.
In Spain,it’s a good idea
to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People
have dinner very late,and restaurants do not generally open until
after 9 pm.
In Arab countries,men
kiss one another on the cheek(脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both
cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan,people usually
give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first
time. When a person gives you a card,don’t put it into
your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body
language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is
acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
1.When you travel to the USA,you
don’t need to tip .
A.
porters B.
waiters C. 70
minutes D. 90
minutes
2.The missing sentence in the first paragraph
should be“ .”
A. Love me,love my dog
B. He who laughs last laughs best
C. When in Rome,do
as the Romans do
D. Where there is
a will,there is a way
3.The underline word “porters” in the passage
means
.
A. 搬运工
B.清洁工
C.接线员
D. 售票员
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to
the passage ?
A. In Spain,People usually
have dinner very early
B. In England,It’s
a not polite to talk about the weather
C. In Arab countries,men
kiss one another on the cheek
D. In Japan you
should not read the business card as soon as you get it.
5.What,s the best title of
the passage ?
A. How to
Tip B Body Language
C When to Have Dinner D Advice to
International Travelers