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会计学;Contents;Warming-up Activities;Situation 1: Dr. Tom McDivern from NY is practicing medicine in a rural area in Saudi Arabia. His opening day was booked fully a week ago. But half an hour passed, neither of his first two patients arrived. ;Americans tend to be _________. ;Situation 2: On your way home, it occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were free. Then you dropped in on her house. ;In China, it’s OK to visit friends without calling ahead of time. While in the U.S., it’s impolite to do so.;;;;What leads to these differences?