A foreigner’s first impression of the US is likely to be that everyone is in a rush — often under____. City people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going, restlessly seeking ____in a store, or elbowing others as they try to complete their shopping. Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country. Working time is considered ______. Others in public eating-places are waiting for you to finish so they, too, can be served and get back to work _____ the time allowed. You also find drivers will be abrupt and people will push past you. You will _____smiles, brief conversations, and small exchanges with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people _____ time highly, and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain appropriate point.