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         International etiquette is essential for building up strong and well-established international relationshipsbetween peoples and nations because different cultural encounters have been frequent and unavoidable evenwhen there are occurrences of global pandemic that might have impeded people from having close physicalcontacts. Despite not meeting in a real physical space, people who communicate across the border viavideoconferencing still need to oblige to the rules of the manners in order to establish firm and soundinginternational relations. Therefore, acquiring international etiquette is no longer the requirement met bydiplomats only. Anyone who is interested or involved in international affairs must all learn how to utilizeinternational etiquette to make themselves become more welcomed and successful people around the world.
        Although understanding the art of international etiquette is not a difficult task, to master and even apply itin real contexts takes a lot of time and efforts, especially when you come across situations that involve cross-cultural communications. Since international etiquette varies across different nations and cultures, the thingsyou learn about it are likely not to be applicable to those of other countries as people around the world havetheir different customs, values and beliefs. It is, thus, hard to judge who has done the right thing about theetiquette even though there are basics to follow. Take the example of making a hand gesture, having your thumbup means you’re praising for something in a culture. Yet, in another culture, it is seen as a threat. You only haveto be more sensitive to those cultural differences and learn the nuisances or the variances regarding the practiceof etiquette internationally.
        International etiquette covers many aspects of our daily life. Almost all the details in our life need to payattention to. Particular rules are set for receiving guests, greeting people, dining, table manners, seatarrangements, costumes, visiting people and signing contracts etc. Each item listed above all has their specificguidelines that need to be followed. One has to make sure not to violate the rules so that they won’t become alaughing stock or an embarrassment in front of people. For instance, when a host or someone whose rank ishigher than you is driving a car to take you somewhere, you should sit in the front seat beside him or her notseating yourself at the back. If you sit in the back seat, it shows you have been rude to your host or superior bytreating him or her as a driver. Many people are unaware of the manners associated with the seat arrangement.They often unknowingly offend people because they are ignorant. Therefore, obtaining the knowledge ofinternational etiquette and putting it into practice is a must for everyone.
【題組】21 What might be the targeted audience for this passage about international etiquette?
(A) Diplomats.
(B) Journalists.
(C) The general public.
(D) The police.