Americans love to talk and generally it is OK to talk even to strangers about nearly any subject at any time as long as you are polite．However there are some subjects，like racism，American foreign policy，gun ownership，and religion that are best discussed among friends．
In America，it is OK to approach a stranger and start up a conversation with him as long as the subject is not too abstract．In America，it is not considered inappropriate to talk to people you don’t know．Talking to a stranger about the weather or the quality of nearby restaurants，or the prices in a grocery store is all perfectly fine．Even plimenting someone on the car they drive or asking them where they bought their clothes are all appropriate topics of conversation with plete strangers．
Generally，Americans prefer that people say what they think and they respect frankness．Usually when it es to personal matters，it’s best to accentuate(强调)the positive：don’t tell someone that their children are ugly or that their cooking is terrible．However；it’s OK to tell someone that they are wrong as long as you do so politely and with respect．Americans generally believe that you show someone respect by telling them the truth．Don’t be afraid to be honest with Americans，but be appropriate．
Most Americans will start a conversation with a person they just met by asking them what they do for a living．This question is not only considered appropriate by Americans，but it’s also considered an important way to learn about someone．
【小题1】The passage mainly tells us ．A．how to make friends with AmericansB．how to make proper conversations with AmericansC．what Americans like to talk about in their dailv lifeD．what to avoid in talking with Americans【小题2】When you talk to an American for the first time，you can ask him the following questions EXCEPT “ ”.A．How does America treat other countriesB．Where did you buy your wonderful carC．What do you doD．How is the dessert the nearby restaurant offers【小题3】When you find that an American has made a mistake, you’d better ．A．point it out directly and politelyB．pretend not to see itC．tell his friends about thisD．cover it up for himB
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(答案→)B
解析：文章是关于如何和美国人进行合理的谈话的。
【小题1】主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章正是关于美国人谈话的话题，以及如何和美国人进行合适的对话，B正确。
【小题2】本题运用排除法。BCD三项在文章都有提及。
【小题3】推理题。根据倒数第二段Americans prefer that people say what they think and they respect frankness．可知美国人喜欢坦率的人。故A符合要求。