Americans are very direct people. When they want something, they say“Yes”, and when they don’t, they say “No”.If they want something different from what is given, they ask for it. Here’s an example : I arrive at someone’s house and he or she gives me wine, but I don’t want wine. Maybe I don’t like it or maybe I just don’t want it. I will say “No thanks”. If everyone around me is drinking something, I would ask for something else,“No thanks. But I’ll take a bit of tea if you have some.” It’s a polite way to ask something you really want. If I really want wine, I just say “Yes, thank you”. Unless they happen know the Chinese customs(風(fēng)俗;習(xí)慣),westerners will not ask you again and again after you to eat or drink something.
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【小題1】If Americans want something, they would say“__”.
A.yes, thank you | B.No, thanks | C.No, I’m sorry | D.Yes, why not |
【小題2】When Americans don’t want what is given, they would say“__”
A.No, I don’t | B.No,thanks | C.Yes, thanks | D.No, I’m sorry |
【小題3】In this passage,“westerners” means__.
A.the people who lives in the west of their county |
B.the visitors who go to the western countries |
C.the people who lives in the western countries |
D.the people who know the customs of the west |
【小題4】The Chinese people might __if you don’t want something given.
A.be glad | B.say“thank you” | C.Get angry | D.Ask you again to take it |
【小題5】From this passage we know that __.
A.the Chinese people are direct |
B.The Chinese customs are better |
C.the westerners are more polite |
D.Different countries have different customs |