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Let's look at the simple introduction of shaking hands. Americans like a firm handshake, but the French prefer a light, short handshake. If you shake a Frenchman's hand the American way, he may think you're uncultured.
People in Easter European countries and some Latino cultures prefer shorter handshakes, too. Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction. Don't be scared or offended, if you meet someone in Brazil and he gives you a hug. If you misinterpret this gesture, your friendship may get off on the wrong foot.
The proper customs for eye contact vary between cultures, too. Westerners appreciate regular eye contact during conversations. Refusing to look a Westerner in the eye may be understood as lack of trust or maybe boredom.But in some African countries, too much eye contact can offend or sometimes have romantic meanings.
Some people in Middle Eastern countries may appear to have their eyes half-closed while taking to you. Although it might seem like they're tired or bored,such behavior is normal and should not be taken personally.
Everyone around the world knows the OK hand gesture, don't they? Be careful not to show it too much!
In Spain, part of South America and Eastern European, the OK sign is considered rude.If you go shopping in Japan, it means you'd like your change in coins but not bills. In France, making the OK sign means you think something is useless.
Even a gesture which is the same as the OK sign can not be widely understood.
Check before you use it and behave yourself.
1.Hand-shaking is widely followed by hugging in
A.America B.France
C.Brazil D.Spain
2.You will be considered unfriendly, if you avoid eye contact in
A.America B.Africa
C.Asia D.the Eastern European
3.When you talk with people in Middle Eastern countries, sometimes they have their
eyes half-closed, it might
A.they are tired
B.they are bored
C.they don't like talking with you
D.they think such behavior is normal
4.The OK hand gesture is considered rude in
A.Japan B.Spain
C.France D.America
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.American prefer a fierce handshake and confluent eye contact.
B.People use the OK hand gesture to get coins as change in Japan.
C.Too much eye contact may offend people in some African countries.
D.People from different culture can understand each other's gestures easily.
1.C【解析】根据第二段中Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction. Don't be scared or offended, if you meet someone in Brazil and he gives you a hug. (握手后拥抱也是一种常见的自我介绍方式。如果你在巴西遇到某人，他给了你 一个拥抱，不要害怕或生气。)可知，巴西自我介绍时握手之后通常是拥抱，故选C。
2.A 【解析】根据第三段可知：西方人喜欢在交谈中有规律的眼神交流。拒绝直视西方人的眼睛可能会被理解为缺乏信任或厌烦。但在一些非洲国家，过多的眼 神接触可能会冒犯或有时具有浪漫的含义。故在美国如果你避免眼神交流，别人 会认为你不友好，故选A。
3.D 【解析】根据第四段：中东国家的一些人在和你搭讪时可能会显得眼睛半闭着。虽然这看起来像是他们累了或无聊了，但这样的行为是正常的，不应该针对他们。故选D。
4.B【解析】根据倒数第三段中In Spain,part of South America and Eastem European, the OK sign is considered rude.可知在西班牙、南美部分地区和东欧，“OK” 的手 势被认为是粗鲁的，故选B。
5.D【解析】根据第一段中Americans like a firm handshake以及第三段中Westerners appreciate regular eye contact during conversations.可知A项表述正确。根据倒数第三段中People use the OK hand gesture to get coins as change in Japan.可知B项表述 正确。根据第三段中But in some African countries, too much eye contact can offend or sometimes have romantic meanings.可知C 项表述正确。根据倒数第二段Even a gesture which is the same as the OK sign not be widely understood.(即使一个和OK手势相同的手势也不能被广泛理解。)可知来自不同文化的人并不能很容易理解 彼此的手势，故D 项表述不正确。
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