Filling the blanks with the most appropriate words from the below. When you have to meet someone from a different culture, be prepared. if you understand cultural differences, you'll be a better 1 -even before you open your mouth! In many Western cultures, man stand up before they are introduced to someone 2 Standing up shows politeness and respect. After that, someone will usually offer to shake hands. But in the East, 3 introductions often begin and end with bowing rather than shaking hands. Now, let's look at the simple introduction of shaking hands, Americans like a 4 handshake. but the French 5 a light, short handshake. if you shake a Frenchman's hand the American way, he may think you're 6 People in Eastern European countries and some Latino cultures prefer shorter handshakes, too. Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction. Don't be scared or 7 if you meet someone in Brazil and he gives you a hug. If you 8 this gesture, your friendship may not start well! The proper customs for eye contact vary between cultures, too. Westerners appreciate regular eye contact during conversation. Refusing to look a westerner in the eye may be understood as lack of trust, or maybe 9 . But in some American countries, too much eye contact can offend or sometime s have romantic meanings. Some people in Middle Eastern countries may appear to have their eyes half-closed while talking to you. Although it might seem like they're tired and bored, such behavior is normal and should not be taken 10 .