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2. Reading comprehension

i. Read the text, and decide wehether the following statements are true or
false.

a. When an American meets us for the ¿rst time, we shake hands.
b. In many parts of Asia, friends kiss on both cheeks when they meet.

c. In Mexico, many people think that lunch is a time to relax and socialise.
d. In India, we should take off our shoes when entering a restaurant.
e. In Japan, we must present our business cards with both hands.

f. In Spain, some businesses close in the early afternoon for a couple of
hours.
ii. Read the text again, and answer the following questions.

a. Mention any one difference between the American and the Japanese
greetings.

b. What type of clothes should the Muslim women not wear in Muslim
countries?
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c. Is your main meal of the day same as that in Britain?
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d. In which countries do people prefer discussing business during meals?

e. When is it necessary to print your business card in the local language?
f. Where does physical distance between the speakers play signi¿ cant
role?
C. Follow-up activities

1. Work in a small group. Think of one or two examples of good manners
for the following contexts in your country. Write them in your exercise
book, and present them to the class.
a. Greetings
b. Clothes

c. Food and drink
d. Doing business

2. What advice about cultural behaviour would you give to someone
coming to study in your country?

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