Lilian is from Sweden where people is
very punctual. When she was on vacation in Buenos Aires, some Argentine
friends invited her to dinner at 9 pm. She arrived at exactly 9 pm, but
her friends had not even arrived home yet!!
In Argentina,
for most appointments. EXPECTED
2.
Marina is from the United States
where people leave tips of 15% to 20% in most restaurants and cafeterias.
On her first day in Sydney, she went to a restaurant. She was so happy
with the excellent service that she left a tip of 20%. Wow, the waiter was
horrified!!
In Australia,
tips in restaurants. CUSTOM
3.
Matthew is from New Zealand where
people usually pay for their own meals in restaurants. When he went to
Cairo he was invited to dinner at a restaurant. He offered to pay for his
dinner, but his Egyptian friend was pretty upset!!
In Egypt,
your hosts to treat you to meals.
SUPPOSED
4.
Roulan is from Turkey where people
smoke almost anywhere they like. When he visited some friends in London in
January last, he lit a cigarette in their living room. He was very
surprised when they immediately asked him to smoke outside, in the middle
of winter!!
In Britain,
in a friend's home without asking. NOT ACCEPTABLE
