Exercise 3A, page 107.0:01
Social Etiquette around the World.0:10
If you have never travelled abroad, you may not know that what is polite in one country is could be very rude in another.0:21
Here are a few things you might like to know about social rules around the globe.0:29
It may surprise you, but many Chinese people will look at the ground when they greet you.0:36
It is a way to show respect.0:42
In Europe and the usa, people use lots of eye contact to be polite and friendly.0:45
But in China it it is rude to make eye contact with strangers and Chinese people try to avoid it.0:51
In Europe and the usa, people have always shaken hands with a firm grip to show strength of character.1:00
If you have ever visited Turkey, you will know that for Turkish people a firm handshake is very rude and it is seen as a sign of anger.1:08
Flowers are a very thoughtful gift, but here's some advice.1:20
If you are going to Poland, don't arrive at a party with yellow flowers.1:25
Known as chrysanthemums, they are used at funerals.1:30
In Italy, people have long believed that yellow flowers indicate jealousy and red ones show secrecy.1:35
Be careful what you do with your feet.1:44
In Thailand, it has always been very disrespectful to point your feet, particularly the soles of your feet, at another person or to show your feet in any way.1:47
So remember, if your host tells you to make yourself comfortable, that doesn't mean you should put your feet up on the coffee table.1:59
Has anyone ever told you it's impolite to point at people?2:10
In Malaysia it is rude to point at someone with your index finger.2:14
People use the whole fist and thumb to show direction.2:20
In the Philippines, people only point by moving their eyes towards a person or thing, or even by pursing their lips and pointing with their mouth.2:25
Thinking about visiting Bulgaria?2:37
If so, then it can really help to remember the In Bulgarian body language, nodding your head up and down means no, while shaking your head from side to side means yes.2:40
So be careful how you move your head.2:55
In some parts of the world, it's polite to eat all of the food on your plate at dinner.3:02
But in China and Korea you should leave something.3:07
This shows that you were given enough food by your host.3:12
If you eat everything, your Chinese host feels obliged to offer you more.3:16
That is because he thinks you are still hungry.3:22
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