Here are some final tips for travelers

· In France you shouldn’t sit down in a cafe until you’ve shaken hands with everyone you know.

· In Afghanistan you should spend at least five minutes saying hello.

· In the Middle East you should take care not to admire anything in your host’s home. They will feel that they have to give it to you.

· In Russia you must match your host drink for drink or they will think you are unfriendly.

And last but not least

· Show an interest in, and at least an elementary knowledge of the country you are visiting.

· Learn a few words of the language – it will be seen as a complement.

· Be sensitive to countries who have bigger and better-known neighbours, and try not to confuse Canadians with Americans, New Zealanders with Australians, Belgians with French.

· Familiarise yourself with the basics of business and social etiquette. As a starting point, learning how to greet people is very important.

Notes: to take time – не поспішати

you must match your host drink for drink - ви мусите пити стільки ж скільки й господар

2. Read the text again and answer the questions. Discuss the questions in pairs.

1. Which nationalities are the most and least punctual?

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

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

4. 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.

5. Which nationalities have rules of behaviour about hands? What are the rules?

6. 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;

Think and discuss

1. Do you agree with the saying “When in Rome, do as the 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?

3. When do you kiss? What about when you say goodbye?

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

5. Do you think the culture of your country is similar enough to that of the neighbouring countries to have the same management techniques? What advice would you give someone coming to your country to negotiate with local companies? (write a paragraph).

Complete the passage below using words from the box in the correct form.