CROSS-CULTURAL MISUNDERSTSANDINGS

Many visitors to Britain find the natives’ (behave) frequently rather strange and occasionally totally (comprehend). One of the most common (complain) is that we are cold and (friend). In fact, all we are trying to do is to “mind our own (busy)” and not to interfere in other people’s. This may also make us appear (interest) in foreign visitors. We are also seen as far too apologetic, forever going round saying “Sorry” and “I beg your pardon”. Again, our main concern is to avoid any degree of (embarrass). On the other hand, foreign visitors often appear unintentionally (polite) to the British. What to a Spaniard is a wholly (offend) click of the fingers to attract attention is highly (insult) to a British bar worker and practically guarantees a drink-free evening!