People in different countries greet each other in different ways. Here are some.
a. a handshake
b. a bow
c. a kiss on the cheek
d. a hug
e. a pat on the back
The United States | People shake hands when they meet for the first time. Friends and family members often hug or kiss on the cheek when they see each other. |
Korea 韩国 | Men bow and shake hands to greet each other. Women do not usually shake hands. If you address (称呼) someone, you use his or her full name. The family name comes first, then the first name. |
Finland 芬兰 | Finns greet each other with a handshake. Hugs and kisses are only for close friends and family members. |
The Philippines 菲律宾 | The everyday greeting for friends is a handshake for both men and women. Men sometimes pat each other on the back. |
1.In which country do men sometimes pat each other on the back?
A. The Philippines. B. Finland.
C. Korea. D. The United States.
2.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. People shake hands whenever they meet in the United States.
B. In Philippines, friends shake hands as the everyday greeting.
C. Finns greet each other with a bow.
D. In Korea, the first name comes before the family name.
3.Of the five pictures above (a, b, c, d and e), which is the same way to greet each other in the four countries?
A. d B. c C. b D. A