Practice SVIP

1. Have you ever wondered how to greet someone in England? Do you shake hands, hug, kiss, or wave? Well, the answer is not so simple. English people think you should avoid physical contact with strangers. When they ride on an underground train or stand in a crowded lift, they keep themselves to themselves. They read on trains or buses so that they don't have to communicate with people they don't know.

2. English people might be much more conscious of their personal space than other nationalities. The English allow much less contact, even with friends. And they can be upset if you touch them unexpectedly. You should never tap an English person on the shoulder if you want to attract their attention. It's safer to cough or say: “Excuse me?”

3. When the English meet people for the first time, they shake hands, but then immediately move further away. Other nationalities, Spanish people or Egyptians, for example, move closer to someone they are speaking to, but not the English. And they rarely kiss people they have just met at a party when they are leaving.

1. Have you ever wondered how to greet someone in England? Do you shake hands, hug, kiss, or wave? Well, the answer is not so simple. English people think you should avoid physical contact with strangers. When they ride on an underground train or stand in a crowded lift, they keep themselves to themselves. They read on trains or buses so that they don't have to communicate with people they don't know.

2. English people might be much more conscious of their personal space than other nationalities. The English allow much less contact, even with friends. And they can be upset if you touch them unexpectedly. You should never tap an English person on the shoulder if you want to attract their attention. It's safer to cough or say: “Excuse me?”

3. When the English meet people for the first time, they shake hands, but then immediately move further away. Other nationalities, Spanish people or Egyptians, for example, move closer to someone they are speaking to, but not the English. And they rarely kiss people they have just met at a party when they are leaving.

1. Have you ever wondered how to greet someone in England? Do you shake hands, hug, kiss, or wave? Well, the answer is not so simple. English people think you should avoid physical contact with strangers. When they ride on an underground train or stand in a crowded lift, they keep themselves to themselves. They read on trains or buses so that they don't have to communicate with people they don't know.

2. English people might be much more conscious of their personal space than other nationalities. The English allow much less contact, even with friends. And they can be upset if you touch them unexpectedly. You should never tap an English person on the shoulder if you want to attract their attention. It's safer to cough or say: “Excuse me?”

3. When the English meet people for the first time, they shake hands, but then immediately move further away. Other nationalities, Spanish people or Egyptians, for example, move closer to someone they are speaking to, but not the English. And they rarely kiss people they have just met at a party when they are leaving.

1. Have you ever wondered how to greet someone in England? Do you shake hands, hug, kiss, or wave? Well, the answer is not so simple. English people think you should avoid physical contact with strangers. When they ride on an underground train or stand in a crowded lift, they keep themselves to themselves. They read on trains or buses so that they don't have to communicate with people they don't know.

2. English people might be much more conscious of their personal space than other nationalities. The English allow much less contact, even with friends. And they can be upset if you touch them unexpectedly. You should never tap an English person on the shoulder if you want to attract their attention. It's safer to cough or say: “Excuse me?”

3. When the English meet people for the first time, they shake hands, but then immediately move further away. Other nationalities, Spanish people or Egyptians, for example, move closer to someone they are speaking to, but not the English. And they rarely kiss people they have just met at a party when they are leaving.

1. Have you ever wondered how to greet someone in England? Do you shake hands, hug, kiss, or wave? Well, the answer is not so simple. English people think you should avoid physical contact with strangers. When they ride on an underground train or stand in a crowded lift, they keep themselves to themselves. They read on trains or buses so that they don't have to communicate with people they don't know.

2. English people might be much more conscious of their personal space than other nationalities. The English allow much less contact, even with friends. And they can be upset if you touch them unexpectedly. You should never tap an English person on the shoulder if you want to attract their attention. It's safer to cough or say: “Excuse me?”

3. When the English meet people for the first time, they shake hands, but then immediately move further away. Other nationalities, Spanish people or Egyptians, for example, move closer to someone they are speaking to, but not the English. And they rarely kiss people they have just met at a party when they are leaving.

1. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without electricity, cars, or smartphones? For some people, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. They are called the Amish.

2. The Amish are a group of Christians who follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss leader who lived in the 17th century. He believed that Christians should live simply and separately from the world. He also thought that they should wear plain clothes, avoid modern technology, and speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch.

3. The Amish now live in rural communities in North America. They have their own schools, churches, and farms. They travel by horse and buggy, use candles and lanterns for light, and make their own clothes and furniture. They eat mostly local and seasonal food that they grow or make themselves.

4. Some people may think that the Amish are boring or backward, but they are actually very content with their lifestyle. They value their traditions and community more than anything else. They have something that many people lack: peace and simplicity.

1. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without electricity, cars, or smartphones? For some people, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. They are called the Amish.

2. The Amish are a group of Christians who follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss leader who lived in the 17th century. He believed that Christians should live simply and separately from the world. He also thought that they should wear plain clothes, avoid modern technology, and speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch.

3. The Amish now live in rural communities in North America. They have their own schools, churches, and farms. They travel by horse and buggy, use candles and lanterns for light, and make their own clothes and furniture. They eat mostly local and seasonal food that they grow or make themselves.

4. Some people may think that the Amish are boring or backward, but they are actually very content with their lifestyle. They value their traditions and community more than anything else. They have something that many people lack: peace and simplicity.

1. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without electricity, cars, or smartphones? For some people, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. They are called the Amish.

2. The Amish are a group of Christians who follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss leader who lived in the 17th century. He believed that Christians should live simply and separately from the world. He also thought that they should wear plain clothes, avoid modern technology, and speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch.

3. The Amish now live in rural communities in North America. They have their own schools, churches, and farms. They travel by horse and buggy, use candles and lanterns for light, and make their own clothes and furniture. They eat mostly local and seasonal food that they grow or make themselves.

4. Some people may think that the Amish are boring or backward, but they are actually very content with their lifestyle. They value their traditions and community more than anything else. They have something that many people lack: peace and simplicity.

1. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without electricity, cars, or smartphones? For some people, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. They are called the Amish.

2. The Amish are a group of Christians who follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss leader who lived in the 17th century. He believed that Christians should live simply and separately from the world. He also thought that they should wear plain clothes, avoid modern technology, and speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch.

3. The Amish now live in rural communities in North America. They have their own schools, churches, and farms. They travel by horse and buggy, use candles and lanterns for light, and make their own clothes and furniture. They eat mostly local and seasonal food that they grow or make themselves.

4. Some people may think that the Amish are boring or backward, but they are actually very content with their lifestyle. They value their traditions and community more than anything else. They have something that many people lack: peace and simplicity.

1. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without electricity, cars, or smartphones? For some people, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. They are called the Amish.

2. The Amish are a group of Christians who follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss leader who lived in the 17th century. He believed that Christians should live simply and separately from the world. He also thought that they should wear plain clothes, avoid modern technology, and speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch.

3. The Amish now live in rural communities in North America. They have their own schools, churches, and farms. They travel by horse and buggy, use candles and lanterns for light, and make their own clothes and furniture. They eat mostly local and seasonal food that they grow or make themselves.

4. Some people may think that the Amish are boring or backward, but they are actually very content with their lifestyle. They value their traditions and community more than anything else. They have something that many people lack: peace and simplicity.

1. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without electricity, cars, or smartphones? For some people, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. They are called the Amish.

2. The Amish are a group of Christians who follow the teachings of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss leader who lived in the 17th century. He believed that Christians should live simply and separately from the world. He also thought that they should wear plain clothes, avoid modern technology, and speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch.

3. The Amish now live in rural communities in North America. They have their own schools, churches, and farms. They travel by horse and buggy, use candles and lanterns for light, and make their own clothes and furniture. They eat mostly local and seasonal food that they grow or make themselves.

4. Some people may think that the Amish are boring or backward, but they are actually very content with their lifestyle. They value their traditions and community more than anything else. They have something that many people lack: peace and simplicity.