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in Korea we also bow. Boy 1: Well, I guess in most Western countries we shake hands. Section A 2a Tapescript Boy: Hi, Maria. How was Paul’s party? Girl: Oh, Dan, it was a disaster. Boy: It was? Girl: Uhhuh. Boy: What happened? Girl: Well, I was supposed to arrive at 7:00 but I arrived at 8:00. Boy: Oh, so you were late. Girl: Yeah, but in my country it’s different. When you’re invited for 7:00, you’re supposed to e later! Boy: I see. Girl: Then when I met Paul’s mom, I kissed her. Boy: And you were supposed to shake hands instead. Girl: That’s right. AND I wore a fancy dress. Boy: What’s wrong with that? Girl: Well, it was a barbecue. Everyone else was wearing a Tshirt and jeans. Boy: I guess you should have asked what you were supposed to wear. Section B 2a Tapescript Satosbi: You muse be really excited about leaving for Japan tomorrow, Steve! Steve: Yeah, I am. But I’m a little nervous, too. Satosbi: Nervous about what? Steve: Well, for one thing, I don’t know how to use chopsticks very well... and I don’t know how to behave at the dinner table. Satosbi: Oh, I see. I could give you a little lesson on Japanese table manners if you’d like. Steve: Really? That would be great! Satosbi: Hmmmm. Let me see. One difference is that sometimes it’s polite to make noise when you’re eating. Especially when you’re eating noodles. It shows that you like the food. Steve: Really? That’s interesting. In the United States you’re not supposed to do that. Satosbi: Yeah, I know. OK, so here are some chopstick rules: it’s rude to stick your chopsticks into your food. And you shouldn’t point at anyone with your chopsticks. Steve: Oh, OK. I w