UNIT 6: CULTURAL DIVERSITY - EXERCISE 1
Hey, everyone! It’s Binh here! I spent the summer in Europe. I'm back with a blog about the things I learned there.
1. DO bring money to use toilets in France.
In Vietnam, sometimes we have to pay to use a toilet at a bus stop on the highway. ___(1)___ Make sure you have change if you need to use public toilets.
2. DO finish your food in Italian restaurants.
Italian people are proud of their cuisine. However, when I was in Italy, sometimes I couldn't finish my food. The waiter often asked if there was a problem. I learned that in Italy, ___(2)___.
3. DO be on time in England.
English people are almost always on time. In Vietnam, ___(3)___.
However, it's rude to do this in England. Make sure you're on time.
4. DON'T stretch or yawn in public in Spain.
People in Spain find it disgusting to stretch and yawn in public. I love to do both after a delicious meal. However, if you visit Spain, be polite and avoid doing this.
5. DON'T put your hands in your pockets in Germany.
People in Germany don't like to see hands in pockets ___(4)___. It’s rude to them and they think it means you're a very lazy person. Try to keep your hands by your side, like you're a business person attending an important meeting.
So, there you go. People in Europe do things very differently. ___(5)___? Write a comment and let me know!
Binh Nguyen August 27th, 2023
(Adapted from ILSW)
