III. READING

a. Fill in each blank with one appropriate word from the box.

embrace polite introduced attention acceptable

Away immediately part

Americans shake hands with each other when first (36) ____________ or when they meet again, but rarely when they (37) ______________ (a more European custom). Social kissing, as a greeting, is also sometimes (38) _________between men and women who know each other well and between women. American men rarely (39) _________ each other or kiss on both cheeks. When two Americans are standing and talking to each other they stay at least 16 inches (40) _________from each other.

It is permissible for an American to start a conversation with a stranger but the conversation should be (41) _________ended if the person does not seem to want to talk. Be especially careful not to force your (42) _________ on someone in a plane, train or bus. If you meet someone you know on the street while you are with someone else, it is (43)_________to introduce the person!

How are Vietnamese names generally formed?