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WorksheetsUnit 3 - Reading 1 - Practice Assignment
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 23mins
Why do travelers need to understand cultural differences in politeness?
so they will understand the history of the country they are visiting
so no one will be embarrassed
so they will feel better about themselves
How do people in the United States prefer to shake hands?
firmly for a short time
gently for a short time
firmly for a long time
How closely do people in Latin America or the Middle East luke to stand while talking?
at an arm's length
more than an arm's length
less than an arm's length
What should you do if someone in China gives you a gift?
open it in front of the person
wait until the person has left before opening it
open the gift immediately
You are invited for dinner at 7:00 p.m. in Germany. What time should you arrive?
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
If you show that you understand cultural differences and politeness, how will people feel?
comfortable and respected
uncomfortable and awkward
polite and happy
Polite behavior is the same everywhere.
Ture
False
People make eye contact in different ways in different cultures.
True
False
Most people are comfortable with same amount of personal space.
True
False
Being on time is important in every culture.
True
False
Same gestures are polite in one country and rude in another.
True
False
It's only important to know what is polite in your own country.
True
False
Politeness and good _____ can be good for making friends, good for traveling, and good for business, too.
personal space
firmly
awkward
manners
Being polite means using good manners when eating, and also knowing how to give and receive gifts _____.
firmly
appropriately
a good impression
awkward
Polite _____ in one country, however, may be impolite in another part of the world. Travelers need to understand the cultural differences in politeness so that they don't cause embarrassment.
awkward
respect
behavior
appropriately
When people meet, they often shake hands. In the United States, people prefer to shake hands _____ for a few seconds.
manners
firmly
gesture
behavior
In some countries, you show _____ when you look someone directly in the eye, which is called eye contact. In other parts of the world, to look at someone directly is rude.
gesture
awkward
respect
firmly
When two people are talking, it can be _____ if one person likes to stand close and the other person likes to stand farther apart.
awkward
a good impression
appropriately
manners
The _____ for "come here" in the U.S. is only used for calling animals in some other countries.
gesture
appropriately
personal space
respect
If you want to live, work, or study in another country, it is important to learn both the language and the cultural differences. This way, you can be polite and _____.
firmly
make a good impression
behavior
manners
I had an a (a) d conversation with my firend about money. He always borrows money and forgets to repay me. (not comfortable, embarrassing)
Sam has really bad m (a) s. He never says "please" or "thank you" to anyone, and he often talks with food in his mouth. (ways of acting that are considered polite in your society or culture.)
The boys dressed a (a) y for the wedding. They wore nice suits. (suitable or right for a particular situation)
Psychologists are interested in human b (a) r. They are studying what people do in different situations. (the way you act)
When the president entered the room, everyone stood up as a sign of r (a) t. (polite behavior toward someone or something you think is important.)
Nat held his daughter's hand f (a) y when they crossed the street. (in a strong, steady way)
When you have a job interview, it's important to m___ ___ ___ _____n. You should dress well, arrive on time, and ask questions. (to produce a good effect or opinion.)
(a)
Laura made a g (a) e to ask the waiter to bring the check because she didn't want to shout across the restaurant. (a movement of the hand or head to express something)
polite behavior toward someone or something you think is important
(a)
the way you act or behave
(a)
not comfortable, embarrassing
(a)
to produce a good effect or opinion
(a)
in a strong, steady way
(a)
ways of acting that are considered polite in your society or culture
(a)
suitable or right for a particular situation
(a)
a movement of the hand or head to express something
(a)
