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Customs and behaviour patterns in Finland

Standing with arms folded is sometimes viewed as a sign of arrogance. Always cover the mouth when yawning! Finnish Behaviour Finns believe there is a proper way to act in any circumstance and always expect courteous behaviour. Talk in moderate tones and do not do anything to call attention to yourself. Serial conversation is the rule - i.e. listen to the speaker, wait for them to finish and then reply. Interrupting is rude. Finnish Meeting Etiquette Greetings are formal, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. It is common practice to repeat your first and surname while shaking hands. When greeting a married couple, the wife should be greeted first. Finnish Gift Giving Etiquette If you are invited to a Finn's home, bring flowers, good

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Manners in Estonia

Men should initiate greetings with women and the younger person always greets the older person. When meeting someone make sure you are stood up, offer direct eye contact and give a nice firm handshake. The most common greeting is "tere" ("hello"). Titles are very important. "Härra" is for Mr, "Prova" is Mrs and "Preili" is Miss. All should be followed with the surname. Only use first names once you have been invited to do so. Gift Giving Etiquette Gifts are usually exchanged for birthdays and at Christmas. Gifts need not be expensive as it is more about the thought than monetary worth. If you are invited to an Estonian's house, a decent gift is a bring a box of chocolates or flowers. Flowers should be given in odd numbers. Gifts are usually opened when received. Dining Etiquette Arrive on time. Punctuality is expected. Call if running late. Check to see if shoes are being worn in the house.

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Etiquette in America

appropriate for meetings, interviews, etc.) Wearing this type of clothing can also communicate the same negative things. · Men: socks should match their suit. No leg should show between pants and shoe. Remove your their when indoors. · Women: do not overdress for daytime or wear flashy or noisy jewelry. American women do not wear a lot of makeup to the office. Low-cut blouses, short skirts and tight clothing are not suitable office. 3.BEHAVIOR · Business conversation may take place during meals. However, many times you will find more social conversation taking place during the actual meal. · If you do give a gift, it should not appear to be a bribe. · If you are someplace with a line or queue, go to the end and wait your turn. · Do not use or chew on a toothpick in public. · Many public places and private homes do not allow smoking. 4.GIFTS · Always remember to send a thank-you note or card within two weeks of

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Etiquette in England

Etiquette in england *meeting and greeting · The British are reserved, which may cause them to appear cool and indifferent or overly formal. In fact, they are very friendly and helpful to foreigners. · Shake hands with everyone present men, women, and children at business and social meetings. Shake hands again when leaving. · Use last names and appropriate titles until specifically invited by your British hosts or colleagues to use their first names. *body language · The English tend to keep about an 23 feet between them while speaking. · Touching is usually kept to a minimum. · Family members are more relaxed and familiar with each other, so touching of the arms, elbows, or hands is acceptable

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Kanada ühiskond ja kultuur/Society and Culture of Canada

On 20 May in 1497 an Italian named John Cabot sailed west from Bristol in England, hoping to reach Kathay. He sighted land on 24 June rediscovered of Canada's eastern shores and landed somewhere near Newfoundland, Maine or Cape Breton Island. King Henry VII gave him 10 pounds for "finding a new isle" and sponsored a new yoyage. Jaques Cartier did three expeditions to Canada. He sailed from Northern France in 1534, 1535-1536 and 1541-1542 and sailed up the St Lawerence River. He visited the sites of the present Quebec City and Montreal ­ then Indian villages. Samuel de Champlain founded New France and Quebec City on July 3, 1608. He is important to Canadian history because he made the first accurate map of the coast and he helped establish the settlements. 9. Who founded the first permanent French settlement in Canada? Where?

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Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. Geographical Position The UK is situated in the Northern Hemisphere. The United Kingdom is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the North Sea in the east, the Norwegian Sea in the north, and the English Channel, also known as La Manche, in the south and it also separates the country from the continent of Europe. The neighbours of the United Kingdom are Iceland in the north-west, Norway in the east and France in the south. Britain also has many dependant territories which are scattered throughout the world and are the remains of the huge former British Empire. Today Britain assists them, but they may become independent whenever they wish. There have been some difficulties with some of the territories. Argentina has made claims to the Falkland Islands and Spain to Gibraltar. History When the glaciers retreated from Britain about 10,000 years ago, Stone-Age men started to inhabit the isles

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USA

residences. It is also used as a motif on decals for car windows, and clothing ornaments such as badges and lapel pins. Throughout the world it is used in public discourse to refer to the U.S., not only as a nation, state, government, and set of policies, but also as an ideology and set of ideals. The Statue of Liberty is a huge sculpture that is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This monument was a gift to the USA from the people of France in recognition of the French-American alliance during the American Revolution. The formal name of the statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World." It pictures a woman who has escaping the chains of tyranny. Liberty's right hand holds a torch that is a symbol of liberty. Liberty was designed by the French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. The hollow copper statue was built in France - it was finished in July, 1884. It was brought to the USA in 350

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Unit 5-6 sõnavara

Salary- palk, money your employer pays you every month Net- neto, the amount that remains after everything else has been deducted Wages- palk, money you make when you work, usually paid weekly, in cash Routine- tavapärane, ordinary and boring Cost- maksma Stirling- the currency unit of United Kingdom Fit- sobima, to find the space or time for something Currency- money used in another country Distribution- levitamine, giving things too a large group of people Banking- the business of looking after peoples money Transactions- tehing, movement of money into or out of customers accounts Reporting- giving information Urgent- kiire, very important, needed very quickly Data- andmed, information or facts Control- to make something do what you want it to Transfer- ülekanne, to move something from one place to another Founds- amount of money Price- the amount of money for which something is sold or bought Open- first you need... an account Pay- to give money Account-konto

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