Different countries and different races have different 1 . In China, it is important for the host to be attentive towards the guest. The host shows this by 2 that the guest' s glass is always full and that there is always 3 food in his bowl. It is considered unnecessary to ask whether the guest wants more. In contrast, in England the host may behave more informally. The host 4 places the food in the middle of the table and tells the guest to help himself. It is considered unacceptable to 5 food or drink upon a guest, so the host never gives him anything without first checking whether he wants it.