Although much of our body language is universal, a lot is also __7__. Culture codes vary from one country to another and they can __8__ misunderstandings. Even simple gestures may have a completely different meaning in other parts of the world. For example, the circle __9__ made with three raised fingers means “OK” in the United States. But it is not universal. In Brazil, Greece and Germany it is a __10__ gesture showing disrespect and in Japan it means “money”!
In many Asian cultures, it is not appropriate for men and women to touch in public. Therefore, displays of affection such as __11__ hands or kissing are not __12__. In some parts of Asia, __13__, it is common for people of the same sex to hold hands as a sign of __14__.
Greetings vary according to the country and the sex of the people involved. In the west, it is appropriate to shake hands when you __15__ someone for the first time and both men and women can __16__ a handshake. In Indonesia, for example, a man will not offer a handshake to an Indonesian woman __17__ they are in a business situation.
If you want to avoid making __18__ mistakes when you travel to other countries, you should __19__ their basic cultures before you leave. If you do this, you are less likely to __20__ people.
1.A.namely B.particularly
C.importantly
D.practically
2.A.imagination
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