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 1take phone calls during dinner , low and quiet when talking to
people. It is seen as being mature and respectful. Be aware that Jordanians Blank 2 Вопрос 1showing (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 1take your shoes off 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 1tipping a cab driver . If
asked personal questions, it is Blank 5 Вопрос 1handshake to answer with generalizations.
Japan
When
dealing with Japanese clients, make sure that you Blank 6 Вопрос 1keep your voice down lower than they do upon meeting them.
The USA
When entering somebody’s
house be sure not to Blank 7 Вопрос 1bow .
It is polite to keep your socks under wraps. Besides, don’t be surprised to see
people holding Blank 8 Вопрос 1polite and Blank 9 Вопрос 1hands affection in public. One more
curious tradition is the tradition of big tips (around 20%) to everyone who
serves you. Blank 10 Вопрос 1stand too close to people is
not an exception.