V. Read and translate the article. Look at the sentences after it and write T for True and F for False.

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Travelling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier/ We live in a global village, but how well do we know and understand each other? Here is a simple test. Imagine you have arranged a meeting at four o’clock. What time should you expect your foreign colleague to arrive? If they are German, they’ll be bang on time. If they are American, they’ll be probably 15 minutes earlier, and you should allow up to an hour for the Italians.
When the European Community began to increase in size, several guidebooks appeared giving advice on international etiquette. At first many people thought this was a joke, especially the British, who seemed to assume that the widespread understanding of their language meant a corresponding understanding of English customs. Very soon they had a lot to learn about how to behave with their foreign business friends.
The Japanese have perhaps the strictest rules of social and business behavior. Seniority is very important, and a younger man should never be sent to complete a business deal with an older Japanese man. The Japanese business card almost needs a rulebook of its own. You must exchange business cards immediately because it’s essential to establish everyone’s status and position.
When it’s handed to a person in a superior position, it must be given and received with both hands, and you must take time to read it carefully, and not just put it in your pocket. Also the bow is a very important part of greeting someone. You should not expect the Japanese to shake hands. Bowing the head is a mark of respect and the first bow of the day should be lower than when you meet thereafter. The Americans sometimes find it difficult to accept the more formal Japanese manners.
41. Germans do not usually come on time at the meeting.
42. The Italians are more punctual than Americans.
43. The British never got problems to know about the rules of behavior with foreigners.
44. The extension of the European Community led to the appearance of international etiquette.
45. At first many people made fun of the idea of international etiquette.
46. The Japanese pay much attention to the exchange of business cards.
47. A younger Japanese man can be sent to complete a business deal with an older Japanese man.
48. Bowing is usually a neglected part of greeting in Japan.
49. Handshake is accepted in Japan.
50. American businessman often face difficulties in interaction with the Japanese.