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Sit up straight. Say please and thank you. Don’t put your elbows on the table. Most of us were drilled from an early age in proper manners and etiquette. But manners and etiquette (33) _______ vary widely in different cultures.

Take table manners for example. In many parts of the world, it’s considered rude to make noises when eating. The Japanese, however, think it customary to make some slurping(啧啧的) noises while eating noodles. They say the noodles taste better. A person who eats noodles (34) _________ making any sound could seem strange in Japan.

Another interesting cultural difference is portrayed in a TV advertisement (35) _______(set) in an Asian city. It shows an Asian family inviting a westerner to dinner. The Asians prepare a lot of food to show the guest (36)_______ are hospitable(殷勤好客的). Westerners are taught to “clean their plates” and think it’s impolite to leave food in the dishes. So the guest tries to finish his meal without leaving (37)_____ on his dishes. However, an Asian host sees an empty dish as a sign (38)______ the guest wants more food. In the ad, the host immediately prepares more food for the guest, who tries to finish his food again just to show his manners. It becomes a circle of misunderstanding.

Differences are also seen in other aspects. While extending a hand to shake the hand of a person you’re meeting with (39)________(seem) to most of us a universal way of showing friendliness, an Orthodox Jew (东正犹太教徒) will not shake hands with someone of the opposite sex. Similarly, a strict Muslim woman will not shake hands with a man, though a Muslim man will shake hands with a non-Muslim woman. People in these cultures generally avoid (40) _________(touch) people of the opposite sex who are not family members.

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33. can 34. without 35. set 36. they

37. anything 38. that 39. seems 40. touching

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