Vocabulary
The way you act or behave.
Behavior.
Correct this false statement: Polite behavior is the same everywhere.
Polite behavior in one country may be impolite in another part of the world.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
Some people who travel are worried about etiquette and __________ because customs may be different from one country to another.
manners
Change this word to its opposite using the correct prefix:
traditional.
untraditional.
Correct the following sentence so that its subject-verb agreement is correct:
There be some men waiting outside for Paulo.
There are some men outside waiting for Paulo.
To produce a good effort or opinion.
Make a good impression.
How do people in the United States prefer to shake hands?
Firmly for a short time.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
Travel, food, or sports are ___________ topics for conversation.
polite
Change this word to its opposite using the correct prefix:
visible.
invisible.
Correct the following sentence so that its subject-verb agreement is correct:
The police in my neighbourhood be very helpful.
The police in my neighbourhood are very helpful.
Ways of doing things that have existed for a long time.
Traditional.
You are invited to lunch at 2:00 p.m. in Argentina. What time should you arrive?
Between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Complete the sentence with the correct words:
At business meetings in Egypt, it is common to begin with informal ____________ because personal _______________ are important in Egyptian business.
conversation; relationships
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
My brother is very _____________. He always does what he says he will do.
dependable
Correct the following sentence so that its subject-verb agreement is correct:
Cell phones ring and interrupt our thoughts.
It's already correct.
A movement of the hand or head to express something.
Gesture.
Correct this false statement: Most people are comfortable with the same amount of personal space.
There are cultural differences in the way people use personal space.
What is the difference between wearing shoes in the house in Japan and in the U.S?
In Japan, it is the custom to remove your shoes before entering a house, but in the U.S, you usually don't take your shoes off.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
Many people send quick email invitations to celebrations, but Jamal sent a ___________ invitation in the mail to his graduation. He chose very expensive paper.
formal
Correct the following idea so that its subject-verb agreement is correct:
In my opinion, the most annoying habit is talking on cell phones. People is talking on their cell phones all the time.
In my opinion, the most annoying habit is talking on cell phones. People talk on their cell phones all the time.
Polite behaviour toward someone or something you think is important.
Respect.
Correct this false statement: It's only important to know what is polite in your own country.
Travelers need to understand the cultural differences in politeness so that they don't cause embarrassment.
What is the difference between interruptions in business meetings in Egypt and in the U.S?
In Egypt, it is common for others to come in the room and interrupt the meeting. In the U.S, it is rude to interrupt a meeting.
Complete the sentence with all the appropriate words:
In the U.S. it's __________________ to ask how old people are or how much money they make.
inappropriate; uncommon; impolite; unusual.
Correct the following sentence so that its subject-verb agreement is correct:
Teacher Ik is my favourite teachers in Surapittaya School.
TEACHER IK IS MY FAVOURITE TEACHER IN SURATPITTAYA SCHOOL.