Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments(茶点). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this. The conference visit is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness(含糊)in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.When an Arab says“yes”， he may mean“maybe”. When he says“maybe”，he probably means “no”. You will seldom get a direct“no”from an Arab because it is considered not polite. Instead of “no”， he will say“inshallah”，which means“if God is willing”. On the other hand, “yes” does not necessarily mean“yes”. A smile and a slow nod might like an agreement but in fact your host is being polite. An Arab considers it rude to disagree with a guest. 1．The main purpose of this article is to explain________.A． why you need extra time when you visit Arab countriesB． how to be polite when doing business in the Arab worldC． why Arab officials are so busyD． what Arabs say when doing business2．According to the article, which of the following would be considered polite?A． You leave angrily because of interruptions.B． You demand an immediate decision.C． You refuse a cup of tea and show pictures of your product right away.D． You look out of the window while a stranger comes in to speak with your host.3．From this article we know that________.A． when an Arab wants to say “yes”， he often says “maybe”B． an Arab seldom disagrees with a guest to his faceC． when an Arab agrees, a smile and a slow nod will be givenD． “inshallah”is an English word4．Which of the following is NOT an Arab custom?A． To dislike being interrupted during their meeting.B． Often to give you a vague answer.C． Seldom to say “no” directly.D． Seldom to hesitate to start talking business in the presence of strangers.
Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments(茶点). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this.
The conference visit is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.
Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness(含糊)in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.
When an Arab says“yes”， he may mean“maybe”. When he says“maybe”，he probably means “no”. You will seldom get a direct“no”from an Arab because it is considered not polite. Instead of “no”， he will say“inshallah”，which means“if God is willing”. On the other hand, “yes” does not necessarily mean“yes”. A smile and a slow nod might like an agreement but in fact your host is being polite. An Arab considers it rude to disagree with a guest.
1．The main purpose of this article is to explain________.
| A． why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries |
| B． how to be polite when doing business in the Arab world |
| C． why Arab officials are so busy |
| D． what Arabs say when doing business |
2．According to the article, which of the following would be considered polite?
| A． You leave angrily because of interruptions. |
| B． You demand an immediate decision. |
| C． You refuse a cup of tea and show pictures of your product right away. |
| D． You look out of the window while a stranger comes in to speak with your host. |
3．From this article we know that________.
| A． when an Arab wants to say “yes”， he often says “maybe” |
| B． an Arab seldom disagrees with a guest to his face |
| C． when an Arab agrees, a smile and a slow nod will be given |
| D． “inshallah”is an English word |
4．Which of the following is NOT an Arab custom?
| A． To dislike being interrupted during their meeting. |
| B． Often to give you a vague answer. |
| C． Seldom to say “no” directly. |
| D． Seldom to hesitate to start talking business in the presence of strangers. |
题目解答
答案
(1). B
解析:
本文描述阿拉伯人在谈生意时的礼仪，其目的是告诉人们在阿拉伯做生意时要按阿拉伯人的风俗习惯去做。
知识点：推理判断题。
(2). D
解析:
根据文章第二段第三、四句Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted... never show displeasure at being interrupted.可知，对于被打断对话等行为不要表现出吃惊，而应该表现出不在意的样子，因此，D为正确答案。
知识点：细节判断题。
(3). B
解析:
根据文章第四段的第二、三、四句．..You will seldom get a direct“no”from an Arab because it is considered not polite. Instead of “no”， he will say“inshallah”， which means“if God is willing”．可知，直接说“不”是不礼貌的，而应该说“如果上帝愿意”，因此，B为正确答案。
知识点：细节判断题。
(4). D
解析:
阿拉伯人在谈生意前都不直接进入主题，而D项与这一习惯相反，所以选D。
知识点：细节判断题。