When traveling, it's important to learn about the customs and etiquette  of the global village, What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders.Don't be regarded rude or disrespectful on your travels. Gift giving should be a happy, positive experience.When selecting a present for someone in the Netherlands, don't purchase fancy kitchen knives or scissors.Giving sharp, pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky.Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or business partner in Russia.Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship break-up. Traditionally, red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead.Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea, be mindful of your pen's ink color.Writing a person's name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away-an important point to remember when giving a birthday card. Being early or on time is viewed as being rude, too eager or even greedy in Venezuela.If you are invited over to someone's home for a meal, it's recommended that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the requested time.When having a meal in Egypt, don't use the saltshaker . It's _ to your host to spread salt on your food, which means that you find the meal terrible.Japan is a very polite nation, and their fondness for etiquette extends to the mealtime use of chopsticks.According to Japanese custom, it's considered ill-mannered to point, play with, or stab  food with chopsticks.If you're in the middle of eating, use the opposite end of your chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate.Using the end that touches your mouth is extremely offensive  , not to mention unhygienic . Where does this passage probably come from?
a news report. a tourist guide. a museum guide. a science book.