B2 Read the article again and answer the questions. Discuss the questions in pairs.

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Here are some final tips.

• 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 Pakistan you mustn't wink. It is offensive.

• In the Middle East you must never use the left hand for greeting, eating, drinking, or smoking. Also, you should take care not to admire anything in your hosts' home. They will feel that they have to give it to you.

• In Russia you must match your hosts drink for drink or they will think you are unfriendly.

• In Thailand you should clasp your hands together and lower your head and your eyes when you greet юз someone.

• In America you should eat your hamburger with both hands and as quickly as possible. You shouldn't try to have a conversation until it is eaten.

1 Which nationalities are the most and least punctual?

2 Why did the British think that everyone understood their customs?

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

4 'They (the French) have to be well fed and watered.' What or who do you normally have to feed and water?

5 Look at the pictures. What nationality are they? How do you know?

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

7 Imagine you are at a party in (a) England

(b) America. How could you begin a conversation with a stranger? Continue the conversations with your partner.

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

9 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.

… discuss politics with your American friend in a McDonald's