Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45. In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are complex and difficult to understand. The graceful act of bowing is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (41)_____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are complex and difficult to understand. The graceful act of bowing is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (41)_____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introducded. It is a good idea to avoid hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to. stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (42) or even intimidating. It is rude to stand (43) ______ your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (44)_____ when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards ismore complex in Japan because the business card represents not only one's identity but also his status in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged form of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (45)_____ the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.