• 2022-05-28 问题

    Dialogue 1(M = Matthew A = Amanda)A: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?M: Sure. I’ve picked upa few things from travelling around for work.A: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn’t stop bowing! I didn’tknow what to do!M: Did you bow back?A: No, I tried to 1her hand, but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended.M: Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan. She mighthave been offended by your strong handshake.A: But she is in America! Shouldn’t she have known that strong handshakes in Americasignifyconfidence and respect?M: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making2 with others isconsidered rude.A: Is that why she wouldn’t look at me in the meeting?M: I think it’s highly possible, yes.A: The meeting really didn’t go down well at all. I think I need to read up about interculturalcommunication before I have another3 with someone from another country.M: That’s a good idea. When you don’t know much about other cultures, the simplest thing can4 someone.A: That’s so true. It’s great that we see eye to eye on this.

    Dialogue 1(M = Matthew A = Amanda)A: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?M: Sure. I’ve picked upa few things from travelling around for work.A: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn’t stop bowing! I didn’tknow what to do!M: Did you bow back?A: No, I tried to 1her hand, but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended.M: Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan. She mighthave been offended by your strong handshake.A: But she is in America! Shouldn’t she have known that strong handshakes in Americasignifyconfidence and respect?M: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making2 with others isconsidered rude.A: Is that why she wouldn’t look at me in the meeting?M: I think it’s highly possible, yes.A: The meeting really didn’t go down well at all. I think I need to read up about interculturalcommunication before I have another3 with someone from another country.M: That’s a good idea. When you don’t know much about other cultures, the simplest thing can4 someone.A: That’s so true. It’s great that we see eye to eye on this.

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