M: Hey Lucy, I have a question I'd like to ask you. ,F: Yes, go ahead. ,M: Well, don't laugh. But I met this really nice woman through an online music group. I need some advice. You see, Claudia. ,F: Ok, so it's Claudia. ,M: Yeah yeah, she invited me to spend 2 weeks in Germany. She is planning on introducing me to her parents. What should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany? ,F: Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person. Now Speaking of your girlfriend Claudia. ,M: Hey, I didn't say she was my girlfriend. ,F: Oh, ok ok, now, if you're meeting someone for the first time, like Claudia's parents, you should make sure you arrive on time. ,M: Ok, so arrive on time. Uh, what about common greetings? ,F: Well, Germans often shake hands and they use the person's family name unless they're really close friends. ,M: Ok. What about with Claudia? ,F: Uh, you can call her Claudia, shake hands and why don't you take her some flowers?
(A) M: So, you mean I can call her Claudia, shake hands and bring her some flowers to greet her? Oh, I think it's a good idea. (B) M: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you say it again? (C) M: So, you mean as Claudia invited I to spend 2 weeks in America, I should arriving on time to greet Claudia? (D) M: So, you mean I can not call her Claudia or shake hands but I can bring her some flowers to greet her? Okay, I see.
A