You got 10 correct out of 10. :D 1. Which of the following is not polite to do at a formal dinner? eat with a fork and knife thank the person who made your meal put your hands on your lap put your elbows on the table 2. Your boss invites you to his house. Which of the following is not something you're expected to bring? a box of chocolates a bouquet of flowers a pizza a bottle of wine 3. The English are "punctual" people. This means that we usually __________________. settle arguments with their fists arrive late arrive on time use correct punctuation 4. You are working as an electrician in Leeds. You go to your client's house. When you get there, you should ____________________________. take off your socks and shoes. take off your shirt take off your pants keep your shoes on take off your watch 5. If you are on the tube or a public bus, you should put your music on loudly so that everyone can enjoy it. true false 6. You're out at a restaurant. Where shouldn't you change your baby's diaper? in the washroom on the table in your car 7. Because English people are so busy, they often eat fast food on the bus. true false 8. What is a queue? a letter of the alphabet a line that people form when they are waiting a french wine that is popular in England a special seat on the bus that is reserved for the elderly and disabled 9. You've been at a friend's house for a couple of hours and you're feeling tired. You can get up and leave without saying anything. true false "French leave" is only acceptable in large social situations like parties. 10. In England it is always acceptable to breastfeed in public. true false

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