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Answers to COMPREHENSION 2 (textbook p.66)

Example Sentences for DISCUSSION (textbook p.66) • I found Ali's response to be the most interesting, because it turns out that the Pakistani people have a strong ethos of returning favors. In my experience Japanese and Pakistanis have this in common. • I found Lesley's response to be the most surprising. In my experience, most people around me don’t feel uncomfortable hinting at a problem, but in Australian society, not asking directly is considered dishonest. • I found Patricia's response to be the most thought-provoking. In my experience most Japanese people will help if I am having trouble with something. But this doesn't seem to be the case in Hungary. 7 Ali , Pakistani, student, lives in Japan In Pakistan, people usually ask directly for favors, but I think we tend to change our style depending on what we’re asking for, and who we’re asking. In return, Pakistani people invite others for a meal at their home or a restaurant. Or if we go to someone’s house, we always take some fruit or sweets . There is a strong ethos of returning favors. 5 Jerry, American, carpenter, lives in Japan Having been raised in England, I tend to downplay any strengths I might have. I think this is a cultural trait. In British culture, one cannot appear to boast . If I say I am not clever, or not good at something, then I can take it off the table as a topic and no one can criticize me or make fun of me. 6 Scott , Australian, teacher, lives in Japan, has lived in the UK I have the impression that Japanese people tend not to ask for help, probably because it makes them accountable to the person who helped them. And I’m conscious that many Japanese people I know give generous gifts in return for gifts, favors, or simply putting others out.

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UNIT 10 | COMPREHENSION & DISCUSSION