Travelling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier． We live in a global village， but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way．
How should we behave when you meet someone for the first time？ An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye． In many parts of Asia， there is no physical contact at all． In Japan， you should bow， and the more respect you want to show， the deeper you should bow． In Thailand， people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest． In both countries， eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect．
Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear． In Korea， you should takeoff your shoes when entering a house． Remember to place them neatly together where you came in．
In Spain， lunch is often the biggest meal of the day， and can last two or three hours． For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner． In Mexico， lunch is a time to relax， and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat． In Britain， it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast．
In most countries， an exchange of business cards is necessary for all introductions． You should include your company name and your position． If you are going to a country where your language is not widely spoken， you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language． In China， you may present your card with the writing facing the person you are giving it to．
| Title： Good （1） ______ |
| Aspect | Country | Custom |
| （2） ______ | •America
•Japan
•（3） ______ | •Shaking hands firmly
•（4） ______ to show respect
•Pressing both hands together at the chest |
| Dressing | •Korea | •Taking off your shoes at the （5） ______ |
| Eating | •Spain
•Mexico
•（6） ______ | •Having a light breakfast and a late dinner
•Relaxing while having（7） ______
•Holding a business meeting over breakfast |
| Doing business | •Most countries
•China | •Exchanging business card when （8） ______
yourself
•Presenting a card to a person （9） ______ its front facing him |
| Conclusion： When travelling（10） ______ ， we should follow local customs． |