Do you know the etiquette (礼节) in giving and receiving gifts? As a business traveler, it might be necessary to give a gift to a customer from another culture. Or, as a visitor in another country, a person might receive a gift from members of the host culture. In both giving and receiving gifts, one should know what you are supposed to do in different countries. Here are some tips for you.

First, cultural differences may appear in how to give or receive a gift. In Western cultures, when a gift is offered, the receiver usually takes the gift while expressing his or her thanks. In some Asian cultures, people usually use two hands when offering a gift to another person.

Second, after receiving a gift, in many Western cultures, etiquette requires the receiver to open the gift at once and show appreciation (感激) for the kindness of the giver. In Asian cultures, the receiver may accept the gift with appreciation. Then he or she will open it later to avoid appearing greedy (贪婪的) or impatient.

Another tip for gift-giving relates to wrapping (包装) gifts, especially in choosing the color of paper used to wrap. In Japan, for example, white is not a good choice. Because in Japanese culture, white is the unlucky color. White and black are also to be avoided when wrapping gifts in China, because of the relation of these colors to funerals (葬礼). Joyful colors such as red, yellow,and pink are commonly used in Chinese culture. So why not travel with unwrapped gifts, and then wrap them with the paper from local stores?

Finally, when choosing the gift to give, a good rule is the following: “Never give vodka (伏特加) to Russians, watches to Swiss, or beer to Germans.” It is better to travel with quality gifts from one’s own country or culture. It’ll help you communicate better between different cultures.

【小题1】According to the passage, when you give a gift to an Asian person, you should ________.

A．wait for the receiver to open it

B．use two hands

C．use white wrapping paper

【小题2】Which of these colors is probably used for wrapping a gift in both China and Japan?

A．White.

B．Black.

C．Red.

【小题3】Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Two tips of the etiquette are mentioned in this passage.

B．When you receive a gift, you should open it at once and express thanks in Western cultures.

C．A business traveler shouldn’t give gifts from his or her own country.

【小题4】Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (P=Paragraph )

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C．