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     While all cultures share the same basic emotions, the body language used throughout different
cultures of  the world vary enormously. What can mean one thing in one country can often mean
something completely different in another.
     For example, in North America and Europe people tend to prefer direct eye contact. But in some
Asian countries longer eye contact is considered rude. So when communicating with people, always be
aware of different cultural customs that may exist.
     A V sign in the US could mean victory, but in England, it stands for a rude challenge, which has the
same meaning as showing the middle finger in the US.
     The OK gesture in America and England is given to mean everything is good or well. But in Latin
America is looked on as a rude sign.
     The thumbs up sign in America and most of Europe means that something is good or well done, but
it is considered rude in many Asian countries.
     Putting your feet on the table is generally not thought to be rude in America and England. However,
in Thailand it is really rude.
     Telling someone to come to you by curling your index finger is acceptable in America and England,
but this gesture signifies death in Singapore.
     Raising your hand up means stop in America and England. In some Asian countries this gesture is
used when asking for permission to speak.
     In most westernized countries it is considered normal for two men to shake hands. In some Asian
countries it is quite normal for men to kiss each other, while in most westernized countries men kissing
in public would be viewed as homosexual behavior.
     If you would like more information on different cultural gestures all over the world, see this site on
nonverbal communication.

1. What's the best title for this passage?

A. How gestures can vary in different cultures.
B. What gestures can be acceptable in western countries?
C. What can we do when traveling? 
D. How to be friendly to others

2. In Singapore when someone died, people there usually ________.

A. put thumbs up                
B. curl their middle fingers
C. curl their index fingers
D. raise their hands up

3. To what main clue is the passage written when the writer tries telling readers different cultural gestures?

A. Asian countries    
B. Latin America
C. America and England
D. Southern Asia

4. The passage may come from ___________.

A. a radio program  
B. a TV channel  
C. a magazine column    
D. the Internet  

Answer 1

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