Danish culture
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• The North Americans ''OK'' gesture can be interpreted as an insult in Denmark.
• When ascending a flight of stairs,men precede women.When descending,women prescend men. • When talking to a Dane,stand at least two arms lengths away to give him or her enough distance. • It is considered rude to get too friendly with someone with whom you have only a casual acquaintance and to ask personal questions about he or
Stereotypes of the Germans
• They wear ''Lederhouse n''and silly hats. • Poper Germans are blond,quite tall and have blue eyes.
• German men drink beer all the time and not only at the world famous Oktoberfest. • They live on sausages with''sauekra ut''
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Three Threes in Britain
Three'' don'ts '' Don't jump up the queue; Don't ask a woman her age; Don't bargain.
Three'' ings ''
Betting:British are great lovers of betting.They belt mainly on horse racing and Bingo.
Etiquette and Culture
礼仪与风俗
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Watch Your Body Language
• • • Something in your eye? Think before you touch the lower lid. If a Saudi sees you,he will think you're calling him stupid. If a South American senorita will think you're making a pass at her,and may slap your face. But to a Italian,it's a great compliment.
Thank you!
Drinking:Most men have the habit of dringking beer ,wine and tee. Tiping:The tip depend on the tipe and extent of the service you have received.
Three royal traditions • playing the flute; • the changing of the Queen's guard; • the British Queen makes a parliamentary speech.
• If you're invited to dinner,you can sent roses to the hostess.Be sure you don't give white roses.
• Follow the lead of the host,hostess,and other guests when eating and drinking. • Expect to remain at a table for a long time.
Customs of Germans
• Most Germans today react indignantly to encroachments against foreigners. • Foreigners tend think that Germans are rude,but actually they're just very direct. • It is ture that Germans consider punctuality a virture.Keep it in mind,if you're late,they would be upset. • If you are invited to someone'shouse,you should bring a