2013年湖北省荆州市监利县第一中学高中英语作文素材选：PartII 人际交网篇34.docVIP

There is no denying that we should do as the Romans do when in Rome. It is practical advice when we are facing the cultural difference. As far as I am concerned, I have had the experience myself. Last year, my good friend, Jerry and I went to the U.S. to travel. One day we were lost and it seemed that we would never find our way back to our hotel. Suddenly an elderly lady came near us. Excited and trying to be polite, Jerry approached her and asked, Excuse me, how old are you? This polite opening remark in Chinese culture made the lady stare at him in surprise, because age is a taboo in West