China is a ration of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are among (friendly) people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests. you visit a Chinese family, the host usually (make) tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never (let) you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present (much) food than the guests can eat. On the table, the guests must be first to eat. As you are eating, the host usually says, "It seems" that you didn't eat much, Please have more." you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. (be) warm and hospitable(好客的) has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius said (thousand) of years ago: To meet friends from a far, how happy we are!
I'm Victor, from the United States. This is my first time in 1 .One day some new colleagues(同事) invited me to 2 . At first, I was quite happy and learned to use chopsticks, but later 3 started.
That day, I had a 4. I felt uncomfortable with my nose, 5 I turned away from the table and blew my nose(擤鼻涕). My colleagues looked at me 6 . They explained to me that in Japan, people don't blow their noses in 7—especially at table.
When I was trying to stick my 8 in my bowl of rice, one of my colleagues said, "Don't do that. Just leave them on the table." Later, I found that leaving your chopsticks in your rice 9 death in Japanese culture!
The next time I 10 to blow my nose, I left the table and went to the toilet. 11 I returned, it was nearly time to leave. I noticed there were some small bowls 12 water in them on the table. It smelt good and I started 13 it before it got cold. Then I saw some of my colleagues cover their mouths. They were trying not to 14. "What's the matter?" I asked the colleague next to me. "It's for washing 15 fingers," he said. For a moment, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
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A: Have you ever been to America?
B: Yes.
A: Well, I will go to an American friend's home to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, Could you please tell me what I am to do?
B: OK, with pleasure.
A: Should I arrive on time or five to ten minutes late?
B: Both are OK. But don't get there .
A: I'm that traffic might be terrible.
B: Well, if you're more than fifteen minutes late, it right be a good idea to call the host and tell him or her you're going to be late.
A: OK. Should I any flowers?
B: Certainly. Flowers are always welcome.
A: What should I do at dinner?
B: Watch the other and do what they do. You'll be OK.
A: I see. Thanks a lot.
B: You're welcome.
