1. Students
do not rise when a teacher enters the room, do they?
2. The respectful "Sir" is
not always used in the northern and western parts of the country, is it?
3. Yet, in spite of all the
informality, Americans, even in the way they address each other, show
consciousness of social distinction, don’t they?
4. Certain other forms of politeness
are observed on social occasions, aren’t they?
5. Does the American society seem to be
more or less informal than the British?
6. Is the American society characterized
by less or more social distinction?
7. Do Americans show consciousness of
social distinction?
8. Is the respectful "Sir" always
used in the northern and western parts of the country?
9. Will you often hear the word
"Hi" (a form of greeting among friends) used instead of the usual
"Hello"?
10. Where may women wear hats?
11. What language do Americans use when
talking to superiors?
12. What is an acceptable greeting from an
employee to an employer?
13. What does "Howdy" mean?
14. Do you have to allow the person to
tell you how he/she wishes to be called?
15. Does one always address a person by
his title, such as "Major" or "General" or
"Doctor"?