Ali is a Moroccan student in an American University. Now he is talking to his American friend, Karl.

Ali: Good morning, I’d like to talk to you about an uncomfortable experience I had yesterdayKarl: An uncomfortable experience? What do you mean? Ali: Well, my friend, James, invited me for dinner. His family was really nice and hospitable. But something happened which made them stare at me. Karl: stare at you? I don’t quite follow you. Could you be more explicit? Ali: Well, actually, they didn’t seem to like my burping. Karl: Oh my dear, do you mean you burped during the meal? That’s culturally inappropriate. Ali: What do you mean by culturally inappropriate? Karl: Well, what I’m trying to say is that what you did is not acceptable in our society. Sorry to say the word . It’s disgusting. Ali: Oh dear! But I was taught in my family to thank God whenever I burp. Karl: Really? In this case, all you have to do is explain the matter to your friend. Ali: Thanks, Karl

Read the conversation and answer the following question. Did Karl know that burping in Morocco is acceptable? How do you know?

Ali is a Moroccan student in an American University. Now he is talking to his American friend, Karl.

Ali: Good morning, I’d like to talk to you about an uncomfortable experience I had yesterdayKarl: An uncomfortable experience? What do you mean? Ali: Well, my friend, James, invited me for dinner. His family was really nice and hospitable. But something happened which made them stare at me. Karl: stare at you? I don’t quite follow you. Could you be more explicit? Ali: Well, actually, they didn’t seem to like my burping. Karl: Oh my dear, do you mean you burped during the meal? That’s culturally inappropriate. Ali: What do you mean by culturally inappropriate? Karl: Well, what I’m trying to say is that what you did is not acceptable in our society. Sorry to say the word . It’s disgusting. Ali: Oh dear! But I was taught in my family to thank God whenever I burp. Karl: Really? In this case, all you have to do is explain the matter to your friend. Ali: Thanks, Karl

Read the conversation and answer the following question. Did Karl know that burping in Morocco is acceptable? How do you know?

Ali is a Moroccan student in an American University. Now he is talking to his American friend, Karl.

Ali: Good morning, I’d like to talk to you about an uncomfortable experience I had yesterdayKarl: An uncomfortable experience? What do you mean? Ali: Well, my friend, James, invited me for dinner. His family was really nice and hospitable. But something happened which made them stare at me. Karl: stare at you? I don’t quite follow you. Could you be more explicit? Ali: Well, actually, they didn’t seem to like my burping. Karl: Oh my dear, do you mean you burped during the meal? That’s culturally inappropriate. Ali: What do you mean by culturally inappropriate? Karl: Well, what I’m trying to say is that what you did is not acceptable in our society. Sorry to say the word . It’s disgusting. Ali: Oh dear! But I was taught in my family to thank God whenever I burp. Karl: Really? In this case, all you have to do is explain the matter to your friend. Ali: Thanks, Karl

Read the conversation and answer the following question. Did Karl know that burping in Morocco is acceptable? How do you know?

Ali is a Moroccan student in an American University. Now he is talking to his American friend, Karl.

Ali: Good morning, I’d like to talk to you about an uncomfortable experience I had yesterdayKarl: An uncomfortable experience? What do you mean? Ali: Well, my friend, James, invited me for dinner. His family was really nice and hospitable. But something happened which made them stare at me. Karl: stare at you? I don’t quite follow you. Could you be more explicit? Ali: Well, actually, they didn’t seem to like my burping. Karl: Oh my dear, do you mean you burped during the meal? That’s culturally inappropriate. Ali: What do you mean by culturally inappropriate? Karl: Well, what I’m trying to say is that what you did is not acceptable in our society. Sorry to say the word . It’s disgusting. Ali: Oh dear! But I was taught in my family to thank God whenever I burp. Karl: Really? In this case, all you have to do is explain the matter to your friend. Ali: Thanks, Karl

Read the conversation and answer the following question. Did Karl know that burping in Morocco is acceptable? How do you know?