Read the parts of the leaflet in bold. Discuss in pairs

Read the parts of the leaflet in bold. Discuss in pairs what you expect to read about these things. Listen, read and check. What is the authors purpose?
*Make space! Always maintain enough distance between you and someone youre talking to, even a friend! Personal body space is very important to Americans!
*It It is NOT usually acceptable to call someone before 9am or after 10pm.
*Never ask for someones personal information such as age or salary details. It is considered very rude!
*Dont cut ahead in a line. Cutters are not tolerated!
*Yawning or sneezing without covering your mouth or burping are considered very gross! Americans have very high hygiene standards.
*Opinions: its OK to have them!! This manner of direct speaking is often interpreted by foreigners as rude, but it isnt!
*Unexpected visits arent really the done thing in America! Telephone beforehand.
*Remember to knock before entering a room.
*Maintain eye contact when speaking to someone. Not looking someone in the eye can be taken as a sign of dishonesty.
*Always try to be on time. Punctuality is extremely important for Americans.
*Never forget to say please and thank you. Not doing so means that you have bad manners!
*Names: its often OK for young people to call adults by their first names. It is not considered impolite or disrespectful. Rather, it is taken as a sign of equality, a highly valued American ideal!
*Eating before others are ready to begin, is considered very impolite.
*Remember to always tip waiters, doormen, taxi drivers, hairdressers. Its a highly important social convention in the USA!
*Switch off your mobile phone when at the movies or at a restaurant with others.

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I expect to read some advice about how to behave as a visitor to the USA. (Я ожидаю прочесть советы по предлогу того, как себя вести во время визита в США)
The authors purpose is to give advice/ information about what is/not accepted in American society (Целью творца является дать советы/информацию о том, что приемлемо/не приемлемо в американском сообществе)
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