Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks. ⇱
In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes ___(1)___ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like·interruptions or ___(2)___ changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments.At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt ___(3)___ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus ___(4)___ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names ___(5)___ a person asks you to.