American

Vietnamese

1. A smile means happiness.

2. Time is valuable.

1. A smile has many meanings: happiness or (31) ____, agreement or disagreement, understanding or misunderstanding.

2. Time is considered 'elastic'. It can be stretched or contracted (32) ____ appointments may be earlier or later according to convenience.

3. Almost all Americans celebrate birthdays. They give presents and throw birthday parties.

3. Vietnamese celebrate death days. They set up an altar to worship the ancestors. They prepare a big meal and invite members of the family, relatives and close friends to get together (33) ____ the dead person.

4. Kissing (between husband and wife, lovers) in public is usually (34) ____.

5. Americans usually do not spend much time in preparing food, and groceries are groceries are bought once a week. All food is shared equally.

4. It is a public offense. It has to be done in private quarters. No kissing in front of the children.

5. Vietnamese spend a lot of time in preparing food, and in most families, groceries are bought every day. Preferred food is served (35) ____ parents or the elderly first.