This happened two or three years ago in Indonesia on a business trip... and I was invited to the Area Manager’s house for dinner, which was lovely. I met his wife and children. The kids were terribly sweet. Especially his son was only ten years old. He was so cute! Anyway, I patted the boy on his head … and I noticed that everybody looked embarrassed. I knew I’d done something wrong, but I didn’t know what it was. I learnt afterwards that in Indonesia you must never touch someone’s head, because it’s rude. Anyway, my hosts were really nice and I had an enjoyable evening. In fact, I saw them again earlier this year. Their son is a lot taller now and I can’t even touch his head.
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Well, this wasn’t a big cultural faux pas, but it was interesting. I had to go to Australia last year. I was travelling around a lot – I had lots of meetings – so I often took taxis. I give generous tips when I travel – after all, they’re all expenses – but I realized that nearly all the taxi drivers seemed offended by me. You see, in Australia it’s always best to sit in the front seat of a taxi. You know, actually next to the driver. If you sit in the back, they think you are being superior – that you think you are better than them.
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"I dont't care if she is a tape dispenser. I love Her."
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ASK THE NURSE
Nurse Anthea answers your questions. This week’s topic is bacteria.
Question - “I’m worried about my baby. She is crawling around on the floor and putting all sorts of things into her mouth.”
Nurse Anthea - Don’t worry. Children who live in spotlessly clean houses do not have much exposure to bacteria, so their immune systems don’t get the practice of fighting bacteria. Research shows that children living in houses that are not spotlessly clean, who have contact with animals and faecal matter, get fewer illnesses than children living in spotless homes.And there’s evidence that children who live with pets get fewer allergies.
Question - Is there a cure for MRSA (methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus)?
Nurse Anthea - There’s an antibiotic called Vancomycin. This is our last weapon against MRSA, but in time it will be useless too. One type of Staphylococcus aureus is now resistant to Vancomycin – so it is VRSA- Vancomycin resistant. There is a possibility of a bacterium which will be resistant to all antibiotics.
We have been winning the war against bacteria for about fifty years, but soon bacteria will make a comeback and we will be where we were in the nineteenth century – with no protection from bacteria.
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Texto para a questão
ASK THE NURSE
Nurse Anthea answers your questions. This week’s topic is bacteria.
Question - “I’m worried about my baby. She is crawling around on the floor and putting all sorts of things into her mouth.”
Nurse Anthea - Don’t worry. Children who live in spotlessly clean houses do not have much exposure to bacteria, so their immune systems don’t get the practice of fighting bacteria. Research shows that children living in houses that are not spotlessly clean, who have contact with animals and faecal matter, get fewer illnesses than children living in spotless homes.And there’s evidence that children who live with pets get fewer allergies.
Question - Is there a cure for MRSA (methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus)?
Nurse Anthea - There’s an antibiotic called Vancomycin. This is our last weapon against MRSA, but in time it will be useless too. One type of Staphylococcus aureus is now resistant to Vancomycin – so it is VRSA- Vancomycin resistant. There is a possibility of a bacterium which will be resistant to all antibiotics.
We have been winning the war against bacteria for about fifty years, but soon bacteria will make a comeback and we will be where we were in the nineteenth century – with no protection from bacteria.
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Any suggestions?
It may not be a high-tech device, but the suggestion box has probably done more to boost corporate efficiency over the years than even the most powerful computer. Suggestion boxes allow workers to recommend ways of making their jobs easier and offer employers the chance to save money – or make even more. What suggestions do you have to make your English class, your school/company, your city, or your country run more efficiently?
No texto, há uma afirmação que as caixas de sugestões fizeram mais para estimular a eficiência corporativa ao longo dos anos do que o mais poderoso computador.
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