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would be better
if their parents are alive before speaking about them.
Astrology would be one topic of interest on which they can spend
a considerable amount of time in casual social circumstances.
One sure question to be asked sooner or later is "what is your
sign". It is quite a good non-controversial subject of conversation
among people who are not well acquainted with each other.
It is not
a good idea to criticize about Americans or American society until
and unless you know the person very well. Americans generally
think that their way of doing is the best one or the only way
of doing things. They have very little exposure to or knowledge
of other cultures.
If a person
starts a topic, which you consider to be offensive or improper
then the best way to tackle the situation would be changing the
topic. You should not lower to other persons level by asking some
other embarrassing questions.
Accepting
Compliments
In contrast to the other cultures when someone pays
you a compliment, it should be accepted graciously with a thank
you rather than denying it.
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