Вопрос № 222920 - Английский язык

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The English Sunday is no longer the quiet day of rest it was in the past. Writing letters, reading novels, playing the piano or violin, riding a bicycle or motorcycle, visiting picture galleries, exhibitions, museums or the Zoo, going to an afternoon or evening concert, all that is no longer considered improper. Even some cinemas are now open on Sundays and most of the West End restaurants give some music during the dinner hours.
But in many other respects, things have remained as they were. People do not go to business on Sunday; only a few small shops are open; no letters are delivered in London, except by “Express Sunday Delivery”. The railways, trolley-buses and trams run less frequently than on week-days. A few Sunday newspapers only are published; the theatres and music halls are closed.
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The theatres and music halls _____.

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Some people say that Americans go to work with resumes in their pockets. In this country, it is not unusual for people to change jobs frequently; changing jobs is a way of advancing professionally and financially. It is considered strange for a person to have three or four jobs over a period of ten years.

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American society seems to be much more informal than the British and, in some ways, is characterized by less social distinction. Students do not rise when a teacher enters the room. One does not always address a person by his title, such as “Major” or “General” or “Doctor”. The respectful “Sir” is not always used in the northern and western parts of the country.
However, it is best to use a person’s title when first meeting him/her, and then allow the person to tell you how he/she wishes to be called.

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Americans use first names when calling each other, slap on the back, joke and are much freer in their speech, which is more slangy than the conventional British English. You will often hear the word “Hi” (a form of greeting among friends) used instead of the usual “Hello”, and “Howdy” instead of “How do you do?”

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Yet, in spite of all the informality, Americans, even in the way they address each other, show consciousness of social distinction. For example, one is likely to use somewhat more formal language when talking to superiors. While the informal “Hello” is an acceptable greeting from employee to employer, the employee will say “Hello, Mr. Ferguson”, and the employer may reply “Hello, Jim”.

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It is important to know how to introduce people correctly. Remember the following:
- men are introduced to women;
- young people - to old people;
- married people - to single people;
- people in lower position to people in higher position.
Usually people shake hands when they are introduced to each other. But some women don't do it. If you are introduced to a woman wait and see whether she will hold out a hand for a handshake. If no, just greet her.