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Группой называют совокупность людей, объединенных каким-либо признаком общности: общим пространственным и временным бытием, общей деятельностью, общими экономическими, этническими, психологическими или иными характеристиками

How much should I tip while traveling? That’s one of many normal questions to ask before vacation. But some questions you may not think to ask include: Is it okay to wear shoes in someone’s house on vacation? Can I give someone a thumbs up in another country? Is it rude to finish all the food on my plate in another country? Do I need to cover my mouth when I laugh while on vacation? What do I do if I need to blow my nose in public while abroad? While you wouldn’t even think of these as offensive behaviors, there are many things Americans do that are rude in other countries. WatchMojo takes a look at the Top 10 American Customs That May Be Offensive In Other Countries so you can avoid looking like you have bad manners while on vacation.

Hip-hop artists sing about important social issues for young people.

Today we visit the Channel Islands. The Channel Islands are a group of islands in the English Channel, close to the north coast of France. But they are not part of France. And they are not really part of Britain either. The British Queen is also ruler of the Channel Islands, and the British government looks after their defence and foreign affairs. But in other respects, the islands are tiny independent states – they have their own Parliaments and governments and their own laws. Until about 100 years ago, most people on the islands spoke a dialect of French, but today the main language is English.