A. ariseB. think ofC. tend toD. consideredPhrases:A. it may be 1foolishB. misunderstandings 2between people from culturesC. no one would 3keeping a business friendD. guests 4feel they are not highly regarded In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U. S. A. 5if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, 6to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, 7that treat time differently; promptness is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U. S. 8waiting for an hour; it would be too impolite.