Comparison contrast In order to make it clear that Americans are time conscious, the text compares the different conventions of other countries ("new arrivals")with the Americans' attitude towards time 1)(Para. 4)"Many new arrivals.. will miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee that may be a convention in their own country. Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundingsIn order to make it clear that Americans are time￾conscious, the text compar es the different conventions of other countries (“new arrivals”) with the Americans’ attitude towards time. 1) (Para. 4) “Many new arrivals…will miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee that may be a convention in their own country… Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings…” Comparison & contrast