Different countries have different cultures.
In the United States what are people supposed to do when they meet for the
first time?
shake hands
In Japan what are people supposed to do when they meet for the first time?
2a Maria is an exchange student. Last night she had dinner at an American friend’s house. Listen and check (√) the mistakes Maria made.
Maria’s mistakes
3. 你应该问一下该带什么礼物。 You should ___a_s_k_ what gift to take with you.
4. 如果你被邀请参加会议, 你不应该迟到。 If you are invited to the meeting, you a_r_e_n_’_t_ __su_p__p_o_se_d_ to __b_e___ late.
√
arrived late ate the wrong food
√
greeted Paul’s mother the wrong way
√
wore the wrong clothes
2b Listen again. Fill in the blanks.
1. Maria was supposed to arrive at 7:00, but she _a_r_r_i_v_ed__a_t_8_:_0_0_. 2. In Maria’s country, when you’re invited for 7:00, you’re supposed to _c_o_m__e__l_a_t_e_r_. 3. When Maria met Paul's mom, she was supposed to s_h_a_k_e__h_a_n_d_s____. 4. Maria should ask what she is supposed to _w_e_a_r__ if she is invited to a party next time.