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In the UK. in business situations. when you meet someone (1 6) the first time you shake hands and say , How do you do? This is not really a question , and the reply (1 7) it is another greeting such as “how do you do?” or “hello” or “I’m very (18) to meet you”or,if you have met the person sometime before , Its good to see you again. You dont (1 9) hands every time you meet someone , you just greet them. If you are invited (20) someones house for dinner , it is usual to take a present - some chocolates (2l) flowers or , if you know them quite well , a bottle of wine. If you do not know the host well. dont be the last person to leave. Telephone (22) next day to thank the host for the meal. English people dont like to talk about personal things , and tend to (23) religion , politics and money. Good topics for small talk are the weather , holidays , weekend activities. gardens and architecture , (24) houses and homes. When you go to a pub or bar. its usual to take (25) to buy a drink for everyone in your group and pay for the drinks when you get them from the bar and before you drink them. 16. A. at B. for C. since 17. A. for B. after C. to 18. A. pleasing B. pleased C. pleasant 19. A. shake B. touch C. feel 20. A. at B. with C. to 21. A. or B.and C. with 22. A. in B. the C. within 23. A. talk about B. ask about C. avoid 24. A. especially B. special C. specially 25. A. chance B. opportunity C. turns PAT the Dog Did you know there are some very special dogs doing good work in our hospital wards? These are PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs. Doctors and nurses are recognising the benefits of pets more and more - particularly for children , people with mental illnesses and elderly people who are separated from their own pets or have had to give up their pets. Stroking and playing