Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box.
Each one can only be used once.
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A. several times
B. polite C. pressure D. is discussed E.
anything
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Arabs
think it is impolite to start talking about business at once. Even government
officials always take time to be{#blank#}1{#/blank#}and
offer refreshments(茶点) before talking
about business. No matter how busy they are, they make time for this.
Having a
large official meeting is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world.
Very often, business{#blank#}2{#/blank#}in
the presence of strangers, who may or may not have{#blank#}3{#/blank#}to do with the business. Do not be
surprised if you are disturbed in the meeting{#blank#}4{#/blank#}by people who come into the room without
asking to be excused. Act as if you do not hear, and never show that you are
not pleased at being disturbed.
