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Different countries have different customs. When you
are in different countries, you should follow their customs.
In China, it's impolite to talk when eating dinner.
And you're not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the
table.
Very often people who travel to the United States
forget to tip(付小费). It is
usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters
who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your
meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there
are only two of you. It's important to respect lines there. It's a good idea to
talk about the weather. It's a favorite subject of conversation with the
British.
In Spain, it's a good idea to have a light meal in
the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late,
and restaurants are not generally open until after 9:00 pm.
In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯), men kiss one another on the cheek(脸颊). Your
host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the
same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business
cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you
a card, don't put it into your pocket as soon as you get it. The person expects
you to read it.
Don't forget to be careful of your body language to
express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable
in one culture may be impolite in another.