Listen to three people who have lived in England answering the question, "Are English people too polite?" Do they answer yes or no? If yes, what do they think the English should do?

1. László, an English teacher from Hungary
Yes/No

2. Paula, a businesswoman from Argentina
Yes/No

3. Melik, an economist from Turkey
Yes/No

4. Renata, a student from Germany
Yes/No

Politeness can be interpreted differently across cultures. For example, imperatives like 'cut down that branch!' may be seen as rude in some cultures but not in others. In Canadian English, 'Why don't you close the window?' is considered a polite request, whereas the literal equivalent in Polish may imply stubbornness.

Cultures vary in their desired situational context, with high-context cultures like China valuing relationship-building before negotiations, while low-context cultures like the US focus on getting straight to business. Different conversational rules and interpretations contribute to varying perceptions of politeness and friendliness.

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