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閱讀理解
Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship.Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topic are suitable and which are considered baboo(禁忌)in a particular culture.Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs.The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively discussion as well as disagreements.For them, arguments can be interesting and they can cover pretty much or any topic as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner.
In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topic, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics.In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private.They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious(和諧的)business relationship they’re trying to build.Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters.It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children.As a general rule, it’s best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends.This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different, religious views.In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered unsuitable.Sports are typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, but be careful not to criticize a national sport.Instead, be friendly and praise your host’s team.
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According to the passage, the author considers religion ________ as a topic.
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cheerful
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taboo
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rude
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too serious
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Which is typically a friendly topic in most places according to the author?
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Sports.
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Children.
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Personal feelings.
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Families.
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In which country may it be suitable to talk about the family with your business friends?
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In Japan.
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In Saudi Arabia.
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In Korea.
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In the USA.
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It’s very probable that Americans will ________ with their business friends.
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discuss all kinds of topic
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not talk their personal lives and family matters
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discuss their salary
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discuss sports and politics
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