Для текста Etiquette
1 cultural
2 hostess
3 British
4 privacy
5 personal
6 preferences
7 impolite
8 restrictions
9 weekend
10 formal
11 cultural
12 performance
13 formally

Для текста Avoiding Conflict Altogether
1 respectful
2 hurtful
3 stressful
4 argument
5 usually
6 tensions
7 communication
8 strengthen
9 communication

Etiquette Cultural etiquette dictates that when invited to someones home, you should bring a small gift for the hostess. Feel free to express your gratitude with a note or a telephone call. It is important to respect the British desire for privacy. Dont ask personal questions about family background and origin, profession, marital status, political preferences or money issues. It is considered extremely impolite to violate a queue, so never push ahead in a line. When it comes to clothes, there are no restrictions on how to dress. Men and women wear wools and tweeds for casual occasions. Do not wear a blazer to work -- it is country or weekend wear.On formal occasions, always select an outfit that fits the dress code. When attending a holiday dinner or cultural event, such as a concert or theatre performance, it is best to dress formally.
Avoiding Conflict Altogether Rather than discussing problems in a calm, respectful manner, some people just dont say anything to their partner until theyre ready to explode, and then blurt it out in an angry, hurtful way. This seems to be the less stressful way - avoiding an argument but usually it causes more stress to both parties as tensions rise, resentments fester, and a much bigger argument eventually results. Its much healthier to address and resolve conflict. Assertive communication can strengthen your relationships, reducing stress from conflict. Situation: Your friend has shown up twenty minutes late for a lunch date. Inappropriate: "You’re so rude! You’re always late." Assertive communication: "We were supposed to meet at 11:30, but now it’s 11:50."