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 |
| A．White. | B．Black. | C．Red. |
| 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. |
A． | B． | C． |
He cleans your house .He repairs your broken toys. He helps you with your homework. Even if you make a lot of trouble at school, he'll never stop loving you. WHO? It's your father, And you could never thank him enough for everything he has done for you. So don't forget to do something nice for him on Father's Day. It's always on the third Sunday in June. This year it's the nineteenth of June. How can we celebrate it and make it a special Father's Day? Here are Millie's and Ricky's ideas:
【小题1】Which day is Father's Day this year?
| A．9th June | B．19th June | C．9th July | D．19th July |
| A．Buy her dad some expensive American CDs. |
| B．Make her dad a beautiful card. |
| C．Write her dad a special letter. |
| D．Clean her dad's shoes. |
| A．Sometimes he is lazy. |
| B．Why not buy him a present? |
| C．He would do anything for you. |
| D．Father's Day began a long time ago. |
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar has 24 solar terms (节气). Qingming is one of them. When Qingming comes, the temperature goes up and rainfall increases. It's a good time for spring ploughing (耕种), and people are busy planting trees in this time. Qingming is also a festival, and it is called Tomb-sweeping Day. On that day, people hold a memorial ceremony (祭奠) for the dead.  | If a driver breaks the following traffic rules, he will have to pay a fine (罚款) or be punished. Put on the seat belts (腰带) first when driving cars. No drunk driving, smoking, or making phone calls while driving. Slow down or stop to let passengers go first when driving close to crosswalks. Buses that carry too many people are not allowed.  |
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry By Rachel Joyce The novel tells a story of a 60-year-old man who lives a boring and unhappy life. One day, he received a letter from his old friend, who got a cancer (癌症). He set off to send his reply letter in deep shock and sadness. 627 miles in 87 days, he walks depending on one belief that "his friend can survive (生存) as long as he walks".  | 5G promises download(下载)speed is 10 to 20 times faster than what we have now. For example, you could download a whole film in just 1 second, according to Xinhua. Also, 5G promises to get away from nearly all processing delays (延迟). China has already tested 5G in some cities like Beijing and Hebei.  |
【小题1】Qingming is regarded as ________.
| A．the beginning of spring | B．the warmest day of a year |
| C．Tree-planting Day | D．both a Chinese solar term and a festival |
| A．it is popular in other parts of China | B．other countries don't have it |
| C．it is a new technology | D．it has faster download speed |
| A．Qingming is the most important festival in China. |
| B．Drivers who don't slow down while passing the crosswalk will be fined or punished. |
| C．The man's friend lived a long life because he didn't stop walking. |
| D．Many parts of China have started using 5G. |
Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs.
In China, it’s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you’ re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount (数量).
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 p. m.
In Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯), men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite of you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful about your body language to express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “porters” mean in Chinese?| A．搬运工 | B．水电工 | C．建筑工 |
| A．$520 | B．$78 | C．$156 |
| A．People usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. |
| B．It is impolite of people to kiss one another on the cheek. |
| C．It is polite of men to kiss one another on the cheek. |
| A．You don’t need to stand in line if there are two people waiting for a bus in England. |
| B．It’s a good idea to have a light meal in the morning if someone invites you for dinner. |
| C．It’s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China. |
| A．Where to travel. |
| B．How to tip in different countries. |
| C．Customs in different countries. |
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