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      Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier, but how well do we know and (1) u_____

each other? Here is a simple test. I imagine you will hold a (2) m_____ at four o'clock, what time should you

(3) e_____ your foreign business friends to come? If they are German, they will (4) a______ on time. If they

are American, they'll probably be fifteen minutes early. If they are British, they'll be fifteen minutes late.

      The British seemed to think since the English (5) l______ was widely used in the world, what they did

was certain to be widely understood. Very soon they (6) f______ they were completely wrong. For (7)

e______, the British are happy to have a business lunch and discuss business matters with a drink during

the meal; the Japanese (8) p______ not to work while eating. Lunch is a time for them to relax and get to

know (9) e______ other, and they don't drink at lunch. The Germans like to talk business (10) b______ dinner;

the French like to eat first and talk afterwards. They have to be well fed and watered before they discuss

anything.