It is a great help for a person who is learning a foreign language to know some customs and manners of the people who speak it, because language is very closely associated with them. I will tell you some common western manners.
1. Meeting and Greeting People
1) Greeting
The simplest thing to say is “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”, or “Good evening”. This greeting is given to one whom you know only slightly, or to anyone you are passing quickly. “How are you ” is usually used when you are not in such a hurry. No answer is expected other than “Fine, thank you”. “Hello” is the commonest form of greeting between good friends.
2) When a Man Raises His Hat
If you are wearing a hat which can be taken hold of easily, it is customary to raise it slightly when you greet a girl or a woman.
3) When to Shake Hands
It is customary to shake hands when you first meet someone. And usually friends shake hands when they meet after not having seen each other for some time. Otherwise, it is not necessary to shake hands.
4) Use the Person’s Name
It is always a good form to use the name of the person you are greeting. You might say, “Good morning, Mr Moncrieff” or “Hello, Franklin”. A person’s surname should be used unless he is a good friend or schoolmate.
2. Introduction
1) How to Introduce People
In introducing two people, the general rule is : Introduce other people to the person you wish to honor. The old are honored in the West as in China. Women have been honoured in the /west since the days of knighthood (骑士时代).
2) Rising at Introduction
a man always rises for an introduction, except when it is sometimes all right for an elderly man to remain seated when a young man is introduced to him. The hostess always rises for an introduction.
3) Introducing Yourself
If you want to meet someone, it is better to ask a friend who knows that person to introduce you. But sometimes at a meeting or gathering it is all right to introduce yourself to a fellow student, or to one of the same sex and position.

73. If you are in a hurry in the morning, the simplest way to greet a good friend is ___________.
A.to say “Good morning”
B.to say “How are you”
C.to raise your hat slightly
D.to stop and shake hands with him or her
74. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.You should introduce your teacher to a new student first.
B.It is usual to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time.
C.Say “Hello, Peter” to Peter it it is the first time you are meeting him.
D.You must shake hands with a friend whom you haven’t seen for a long time.
75. If an elderly woman still remains seated when a young man is being introduced, she is thought to be ______________.
A. polite B. impolite C. rude D. just OK

对于学习外语的人来说，了解一些当地人们的风俗习惯是大有裨益的，因为语言与风俗习惯联系紧密。我会告诉你们一些常见的西方风俗。
1. 问候人们
1）问候
最简单的问候就是“早上好”、“下午好”或者“晚上好”。这些问候语是给那些你不太熟悉的人或者匆匆而过的路人说的。“How are you”通常用在你不是很匆忙的情况下，而回答最好不过就是“Fine，Thank you”。“Hello”是好朋友之间最普遍的问候语。
2）当男士举起他的帽子
如果你戴了一顶比较容易取下的帽子，那么当你向一位女孩或者女士致意时，通常会轻轻的举起你的帽子。
3）何时握手
习惯上人们头次见面时会握手。此外朋友之间好长时间未见面后也会握手。否则一般没有必要握手。
4）使用人们的名字
问候某人时带上他的名字通常是好的举止。你可以说：“早上好，Moncerieff先生”或者“你好，Franklin”。这里应该用人的姓来称呼除非他是你的好朋友或者同学。
2. 介绍
1）如何介绍
当介绍两个人时，通常的规则是：将一个人介绍给另一个你敬重的人，与中国类似，西方的年长者是要敬重的人，此外在西方从骑士时代开始，女士们就是要尊敬的人。
2）介绍时起身
当介绍某人时，通常这个人要起身。除非有时当一位年轻人被介绍给一位年长者时，这位年长者可以保持就座。介绍时，女主人通常要起身。
3）自我介绍
当你要会面某人时，最好找一位认识此人的朋友将你介绍给他。但是有时在会议或者聚会上时，你可以直接自我介绍给同事的同学或者相同性别和地位的人。

73. 如果早上你匆匆而行，那么最简单的问候你的好朋友的方式是：
A 说“早上好”
B 说“近来如何”
C 轻轻地举起你的帽子
D 停下来和他（她）握手
74 根据文章以下哪个是正确的
A 你首先应该将你的老师介绍给一个新同学
B 通常你和某人第一次见面时会握手
C 给第一次见面的Peter说“hello Peter”
D 你必须和长久未见面的朋友进行握手
75 当一位年轻人正在被介绍给一位年长的女士时，如果该女士仍然坐着，她的行为会被认为是
A 礼貌
B 不礼貌
C 粗鲁
D 无所谓