II.        Germany is one of the countries famous for its traditional culture. Foreign visitors should be careful about the customs or manners in Germany, especially the unspoken rules of behavior.
       Here is a list of the dos and don’ts in Germany.
● Do not ask about people’s age.
● Do not call people by their first name.
● Bring a gift for the host when you pay a visit.
● During a meal, finish the food on your plate.
● Always be on time. That can make you win their favor.
● Always leave a tip for the waiter or waitress in the restaurant.
● When you greet people. Do not hug them. Just shake hands and keep eye contact.
      As the saying goes,    when in Rome, do as the Romans do   . Learning about German culture and customs before visiting is important. It’s not polite to offend German people or hurt their feelings. So, remember the dos and don’ts above when you have the chance to take a trip to Germany. It will make you a considerate person and bring you a lot of fun during your stay in Germany.
※traditional 傳統的 custom 風俗 unspoken未說出的
※especially 尤其是 behavior 行為舉止 favor喜愛
※dos and don’ts 應該做和不該做的事 contact 接觸
※ offend 冒犯 polite 有禮貌的 hug擁抱 Rome 羅馬
※ considerate 體貼的
【題組】5. Which behavior is not polite in Germany?
(A)Keep eye contact when you are talking to someone.
(B)When you meet someone, greet him or her with a hug.
(C)Leave a tip when you finish your meal in a restaurant.
(D)Finish all the food on the plate when you eat dinner at your friend’s house.