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Unit 14 Cultural Differences—Manners and Taboos 文化差异—礼仪禁忌 Comprehension questions: 1. How has the author linked executive manners to business success? 2. Why does the author say “good manners are cost-effective”? 3. Why can a high appreciation of protocol make an individual stand out? 4. How would you define protocol ? What does it cover usually? Part A Exercises 1) Directions: Listen to the first conversation carefully and answer the following questions. (1) Why did the Japanese employee respond to the American boss’ praise in such a silent way? Is he “rude” in such a setting? Or is the American manager “rude” to openly praise the Japanese employee in front of his colleagues? (2) What cultural differences can you draw from this conversation between American and Japanese cultures? (3) What suggestions can you offer to the American manager to avoid such kind of awkward encounters in the similar cases? 2) Directions: Listen to the second conversation carefully and answer the following questions: (1) Why does Mr. Sato feel puzzled when Mr. Rogers first suggest starting their meeting? (2) Do you think it is proper for Mr. Rogers to put Sato’s business card into his wallet immediately? Why? (3) Why does Sato insist on introducing themselves first, such as the positions in the company before beginning the meeting? Part B Exercises 1) Directions: Listen to the talk on handshaking and fill in the following figure with appropriate information you hear. Culture Type of Handshakes (with eye contact) United States Chinese British German French Japanese Middle Eastern 2) Directions: Listen to the conversa