①The meaning of shaking the head is not always the same in different countries. Maybe some visitors would be surprised when they first came to India. When talking to an Indian, he would often shake his head. The visitors might think that the Indian did not like what they said. But, in fact, they would be completely(完全地)wrong.
Indians always shake their heads when they talk to each other. It does not have the same meaning as“No”. If someone wants ② (visit)India, he should know this, or it will give him some trouble.
One day, a foreign officer went to ③ on business. He leased(租用)a car and hired(雇用)an Indian to drive it. When he told his driver to send him to his office, the Indian shook his head at once. The officer said again, and the driver shook his head again. At last, the officer, of course, got angry.
“Why do you refuse(拒绝)my order(要求)? ”he shouted. “Drive me to my office at once! ”
The driver answered in a quite loud voice, too. “Yes, sir! ”But to the officer's surprise, the driver shook his head at the same time.
The car started, and the foreign officer was now too surprised to say a word. He thought about it for a while, and then ④he nodded with a smile, “‘No' means ‘Yes' here! ”
Sometimes the meaning of shaking the head is in different countries.
If someone wants(visit)India, he should know this, or it will give him some trouble.
One day, a foreign officer went to on business.
What does shaking the head mean in India, yes or no?
It means.
A：Hi，Tony!Can I ask you some questions?
B：Sure!
A：What do you usually do when you meet someone for the first time?
B：
A：Do all the people do this in your country?
B：No．
A：And are you sometimes late for meetings?
B：No !Never！
A：
B：You're welcome．
A.Do you kiss each other？ B.Thank you for telling me so much! C.We usually hug each other. D.It's rude to be late for meetings in my country. E. Some kiss each other ,and others shake hands. |
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