Comprehension check

Read the article again and answer the questions. Discuss the questions in pairs.

1. Which nationalities are the most and the least punctual?

2. Why did the British think that everyone understood their customs?

3. Which nationalities do not like to eat and do business at the same time?

4. "They (the French) have to be well fed and watered". What or who do you normally have to feed and water?

5. An American friend of yours is going to work in Japan. Give some advice about how he/she should and shouldn't behave.

6. Imagine you are at a party in (a) England (b) America. How could you begin a conversation with a stranger? Continue the conversation with your partner.

7. Which nationalities have rules of behavior about hands? What are the rules?

8. Why is it not a good idea to ...

... say that you absolutely love your Egyptian friend's vase.

... go to Russia if you don't drink alcohol.

... say "Hi! See you later!" when you're introduced to someone in Afghanistan.

... discuss politics with your American friend in a McDonald's.

Discussion

1. Do you agree with the saying "When in Rome, do as Romans do"? Do you have a similar saying in your language?

2. What are the "rules" about greeting people in your country? When do you shake hands? When do you kiss? What about when you say goodbye?

3. Think of one or two examples of bad manners. For example, in Britain it is considered impolite to ask people how much they earn.

4. What advice would you give somebody coming to live and work in your country?

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