首页
登录
职称英语
When you have to meet someone from a different culture, be prepared. If you
When you have to meet someone from a different culture, be prepared. If you
游客
2024-01-25
59
管理
问题
When you have to meet someone from a different culture, be prepared. If you understand cultural differences, you’ll be a better【C1】______—even before you open your mouth!
In many Western cultures, men stand up before they are introduced to someone【C2】______. Standing up shows politeness and respect After that, someone will usually offer to shake hands. But in the East,【C3】______introductions often begin and end with bowing rather than shaking hands.
Now, let’s look at the simple introduction of shaking hands. Americans like a【C4】______handshake. But the French【C5】______a light, short handshake. If you shake a Frenchman’s hand the American way, he may think you’re【C6】______.
People in Eastern European countries and some Latino cultures prefer shorter handshakes, too. Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction. Don’t be scared or【C7】______if you meet someone in Brazil and he gives you a hug. If you【C8】______this gesture, your friendship may not start well!
The proper customs for eye contact vary between cultures, too. Westerners appreciate regular eye contact during conversations. Refusing to look a Westerner in the eye may be understood as lack of trust, or maybe【C9】______. But in some African countries, too much eye contact can offend or sometimes have romantic meanings. Some people in Middle Eastern countries may appear to have their eyes half-closed while talking to you. Although it might seem like they’re tired or bored, such behavior is normal and should not be taken【C10】______.
A. therapy B. uncultured C. boredom D. thereby
E. prefer F. firm G. misinterpret H. personally
I. insignificant J. communicator K. important L. illustrate
M. offended N. typical O. image [br] 【C5】
选项
答案
E
解析
此处应为动词原形,作谓语。本句中的but表明句中提到的法国人的握手方式与上句提到的美国人喜欢的握手方式不相同,由此可推断,空白处的动词应与上句动词like意思相近,因此prefer为正确答案。
转载请注明原文地址:http://tihaiku.com/zcyy/3393820.html
相关试题推荐
[originaltext]Requestingsomeone’sbusinesscardisastraightforwardproce
[originaltext]Requestingsomeone’sbusinesscardisastraightforwardproce
[originaltext][16]Areyoulookingforagoodrelationshipwithsomeonespe
[originaltext][16]Areyoulookingforagoodrelationshipwithsomeonespe
[originaltext]TheofficialOlympiccheerleadersarealotdifferentthanwh
[originaltext]Universitystudentsaredifferent.Theycomefromdifferentparts
[originaltext]Universitystudentsaredifferent.Theycomefromdifferentparts
[originaltext]TheUN’sWorldFoodProgram(WFP)andAgricultureandFoodOr
EndangeredPeoplesA)Today,itisnotdistance,butculturethatseparate
EndangeredPeoplesA)Today,itisnotdistance,butculturethatseparate
随机试题
Watermakesupsome70percentagepointsofthebody,anddrinkingenoughwater—
TheAmericanEducationSystemI.FirstcharacteristicsA.No【T1】______educati
比较国民收入利息率均衡的分析(IS-LM分析)和凯恩斯的现代国民收入理论,说明I
生产经营单位应当采取技术、()措施,及时消除事故隐患。A.教育 B.管理 C
在教学过程中实施的,使教师能够了解学生学习进展情况的评价是( )。A.诊断性评
质量控制是质量管理的一部分,是致力于满足质量要求的一系列相关活动,这些活动主要包
下列反乌头的药物是()。A.石膏B.知母C.芦根D.天花粉E.芫花
关于‖D的叙述。下列哪项正确A.能促进RN_ApolⅡ与启动子结合 B.抑制D
需要建设单位长期保存、监理单位短期保存的监理文件是()A、监理月报总结 B、不
邀请招标的优点表现为( )。A.节约招标费用和节省时间 B.投标竞争和激烈程
最新回复
(
0
)