It is good __________ to hold a door open for someone.

__________ is a helpful way to show we are friendly, or to make others feel relaxed.

It is important to __________ when the service is good.

We don't all __________ politeness to be important.

"People use different phrases for politeness" is the main idea of......

"Politeness varies across cultures" is the main idea of......

"Technology has changed what is thought of as polite" is the main idea of......

For example, in response to "thank you", older people are likely to say____________

...... and younger generations would say __________.

In other countries, customs change, too: __________ is not common in Japan.

And in India, you shouldn't use your __________ for eating or greeting.

A few people think __________ with you while you eat is rude.

And __________ often do not think it is ok to send e-mails during a meeting.