Below you will see the words and word combinations you are going to work with in the following exercises. First, read the short article and fill in the gaps with a proper word or word combination:HOW TO BE POLITE IN 4 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Jordan
Blank 1 Вопрос 1 , low and quiet when talking to
people. It is seen as being mature and respectful. Be aware that Jordanians Blank 2 Вопрос 1 (closer than
you may be used to) and may touch on the arm or shoulder during the conversation.
Israel
Greet
people with a warm Blank 3 Вопрос 1 and
ready smile, and invite them to address you by your first name. Don’t be
offended if someone shows up 15 to 20 minutes late, or if they Blank 4 Вопрос 1 . If
asked personal questions, it is Blank 5 Вопрос 1 to answer with generalizations.
Japan
When
dealing with Japanese clients, make sure that you Blank 6 Вопрос 1 lower than they do upon meeting them.
The USA
When entering somebody’s
house be sure not to Blank 7 Вопрос 1 .
It is polite to keep your socks under wraps. Besides, don’t be surprised to see
people holding Blank 8 Вопрос 1 and Blank 9 Вопрос 1 affection in public. One more
curious tradition is the tradition of big tips (around 20%) to everyone who
serves you. Blank 10 Вопрос 1 is
not an exception.