[ SRTB ] 004. Different Customs and Cultures

Every country has its own customs and traditions. A custom is a special way of doing something. A tradition is a custom that is passed down over time. 

These customs and traditions make different cultures in different countries. 

We should know about other people's customs and cultures. And we should always respect them.

For example, in America, people wear their shoes in their homes. But in some Asian countries like Japan and Korea, people take off their shoes before going inside their homes. In many Asian countries, people use chopsticks while Americans and Europeans eat with forks and knives. But in India and some other countries, people often eat with their hands. There are many other differences. But all of these cultures are special. We should try to know and learn about them. 

 

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

- We need to know about foreign customs and cultures. 

 

2. a. Different customs and traditions make different cultures. 

    b. Americans wear their shoes in their homes. 

    c. People in India and some other countries often eat with their hands. 

 

3. a. take off : to remove, especially one's clothes.

    b. custom : a special way of doing something; a tradition

    c. respect : to show regard; to value