英语人教版九年级全册Unit10 SectionA 素材.docVIP

How to greet people in different countries? The handshake To shake hands or not to shake hands, that is the question. In Britain and China the customs are very similar. Shake hands on formal occasions and when meeting someone for the first time. A handshake when saying goodbye and thanking your host is also good manners. In French-speaking countries hand-shaking is more common than in Britain. People often shake hands in the office when arriving in the morning. Watch what other people do and copy them. Not to shake hands could appear rude. In Muslim(穆斯林的) countries ask your host what the custom is. Men shake hands with men. Men do not shake hands with women who are wearing a headscarf（头巾）. The handshake for the camera Even if you’re not a senior official in your country it’s useful to learn this handshake. For example head teachers and senior managers sometimes have their photos taken for newspapers. Your body should face the camera. Turn to look at the person whose hand you are shaking look them in the eye and hold the hands steady while the photo is being taken. Photos are usually taken at the beginning or end of an important meeting. The double handshake This is reserved for special occasions when you know the other person very well. The right hands shake in the usual way and the left land is used to cover the other person’s hand. Look the other person in the eye smile and nod your head for the cameras. This gives the idea that you are both good friends and understand each other well. UK Prime Minister(首相) Blair and President Clinton used to do this for the cameras to show their solidarity (团结)with each other. The triple hand shake This needs three people and is extremely rare. The three people offer their right hands and make a knot which they move up and down with smiles for the TV cameras. One famous occasion was at the signing of the Camp David Middle East peace agreement between heads-of-state Carter Sadat and Begin. Leave this one to the heads-of-state