English people like DIY. A lot of people always (花费) their holiday making their homes more beautiful. If there is anything that needs (修理) or decorating around their homes, such as painting the walls or putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs (他们自己). They share DIY (经验) with their friends. More and more people show an interest in DIY. (有时) people also DIY in order to save money. They are trying to find ways to make their houses better when they can't (承担得起) the cost. So, it is not surprising that DIY is very popular.

    DIY can be difficult. People often find it not easy to build a (件) of furniture because they can't understand the instructions well. Sometimes the instructions are simple and clear, but the furniture itself is difficult to build. DIY can also be dangerous. People should learn much about DIY work before doing it. Unluckily, many people don't care about that. So they may be in (危险). It is reported that in just one year thousands of people were (受伤) while doing DIY in the UK, including those who fell (从……下来) ladders.

    Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time.

    Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs.

    In China, it's impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you're not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.

Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip(付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

    In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It's important to respect(尊重)lines there. It's a good idea to talk about the weather. It's a favorite subject of conversation with the British.

    In Spain(西班牙), it's a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 p. m.

    In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯), men kiss one another on the cheek. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite of you to do the same.

    In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don't put it into your pocket(口袋)as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it.

    Don't forget to be careful about your body language to express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.

How are American families different from Chinese ones?

    In some ways American families are very different from Chinese ones, and in other ways they are same. For example, American families enjoy family dinners. They support and love each other just Chinese families do. The (different) come from culture, however. Many Chinese students are surprised to learn that American teenagers are (allow) to make many decisions their own, and the parents want their children to leave home at eighteen.

    In most American families, children are encouraged to make their own (choose) at a young age. They start with small choices and gradually larger ones until they graduate from high school. That is when they face (big) decision of their lives: what to do next. Parents and family will help with the choice, but the children themselves make the (finally) decision.

    Americans seldom move back into family homes they get older. , they prefer to have their own lives for as long as possible. It is important to remember that these are cultural differences, and that Americans see this as part of the culture.