Upward Bound: First year. Воробьева М.Г - 171 стр.

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• Holding hands is common, even between strangers. Don’t be
surprised if someone showing you the way down the street leads you
by the hand.
• In general, the left hand is used for ‘unclean’ activities, so
use the right hand for giving things to people, handing food, etc.
• People younger than you will avoid looking you straight in
the eye. This is not rude — on the contrary, it is a sign of respect.
• Hissing is a common way of attracting a person’s attention, and
is not rude. It’s quite normal to hiss to call a waiter to your table.
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• People regard their homes as very private places, so if you’re
asked out to a meal it’ll probably be to a restaurant rather than to the
person’s house or flat.
• It’s common to see young children eating in restaurants with
their parents, even quite late at night.
• Evening activity starts late. Restaurants start to fill up around 10
o’clock, and nightlife can carry on till four or five in the morning —
or even later.
• Kissing (on both cheeks) is a common form of greeting between
women, and between women and men. It is unusual between men,
except when greeting a member of the family or a close friend.
• If it’s your birthday, you’re expected to invite friends or
colleagues for a drink or a meal. You’re the host, so you’re
expected to pay.
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• Kissing is not common as a form of greeting unless you know
someone well. It is especially unusual between men, who usually
shake hands or just say ‘Hello’ without touching. People usually kiss
on one cheek only.
• Unless you know someone well, it’s impolite to ask them how
much they earn, or how much they paid for something.
• In shops and at bus stops, go to the back of the queue and
wait. If you ‘jump the queue’, other people will angrily tell you to
wait your turn.
• Punctuality is important. If you arrange to meet someone, try
not to be more than a few minutes late.

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