Навчально-методичний посібник для студентів спеціальності «Переклад» І студентів економічних спеціальностей A. Sukhova business english
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Travelling to all corners of the world is getting easier and easier. We live in a global village, but how well do we know and understand each other? Knowledge of international etiquette means being aware of the appropriate way to behave socially, in public. I am sure a lot of you already know about visiting churches, mosques, and other religious buildings. It is important to wear 50 appropriate clothes and cover up bare skin. Men should always wear shirts. Shorts are not a good idea for women – women should in general avoid showing bare shoulders, arms, or legs, and in mosques and temples you will need to cover your head too. In fact, when we are in Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia you will also need to take off your shoes before you enter any religious building – outdoor shoes are seen as carrying all the impurities of the world. I wonder if any of you know about some other customs. For example, when we get to the Far East, from Singapore onwards, you should be particularly careful about your posture. The soles of your feet, for example, are considered to be the dirtiest part of your body, and you should never point your foot at someone – so crossing your legs in public is not a good idea when we are in Singapore and Thailand. Also, avoid pointing, certainly at people, but also at objects. In Japan and other Far Eastern countries, blowing your nose in public is also not really acceptable. When it comes to greeting people in different countries there are a lot of differences. You will find Egyptian and Middle Eastern men kissing each other. The Spanish and many southern Europeans also kiss each other on the cheeks – though not normally the men. In Japan they will bow – and the extent of the bow depends on the respect due to that person. Asia is just with a firm handshake. Although you must make sure it is your right hand: in a lot of countries, жүктеу/скачать 0.87 Mb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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