[Tex/LaTex] Reduce tab spacing

spacingtablestabularx

How can I reduce the spacing after I have used & in tabular? 

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tabularx}

\begin{document}

\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{X X}
\textbf{Greetings} & Refer to counter parts as Mr., Ms. or Mrs \\
\textbf{Gift Giving} & Gift giving is practised but not necessary. Taking someone out is also considered a gift. Gifts are generally given to close a deal or to indicate some celebration. \\
\textbf{Dressing} & Business dressing is a must in the business place. It is recommended that one dresses more conservatively than their counterpart. In the east this a must but in the west, the dressing is relatively casual. \\
\textbf{Tipping} & Tipping not necessary but if the service is good then it should be used. \\
\textbf{Time Management} & Time is extremely important in America. Therefore, it is important that one arrives on time. Do not be surprised if the client is discontent due one's tardiness. 
\end{tabularx}

\end{document}

The main issue is that there is too much spacing after &, how can I fix that?

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Best Answer

Code

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tabularx,lipsum}

\begin{document}
\noindent
\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{@{}>{\bfseries}l X@{}}
    Greetings       & Refer to counter parts as Mr., Ms. or Mrs                                                                                                                                                                     \\
    Gift Giving     & Gift giving is practised but not necessary. Taking someone out is also considered a gift. Gifts are generally given to close a deal or to indicate some celebration.                                          \\
    Dressing        & Business dressing is a must in the business place. It is recommended that one dresses more conservatively than their counterpart. In the east this a must but in the west, the dressing is relatively casual. \\
    Tipping         & Tipping not necessary but if the service is good then it should be used.                                                                                                                                      \\
    Time Management & Time is extremely important in America. Therefore, it is important that one arrives on time. Do not be surprised if the client is discontent due one's tardiness.                                             \\
\end{tabularx}

\noindent\hrulefill

\noindent
\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{@{}>{\bfseries\raggedright}p{5em} X@{}}% \raggedright because justified text in such a narrow column is not good
    Greetings       & Refer to counter parts as Mr., Ms. or Mrs                                                                                                                                                                     \\
    Gift Giving     & Gift giving is practised but not necessary. Taking someone out is also considered a gift. Gifts are generally given to close a deal or to indicate some celebration.                                          \\
    Dressing        & Business dressing is a must in the business place. It is recommended that one dresses more conservatively than their counterpart. In the east this a must but in the west, the dressing is relatively casual. \\
    Tipping         & Tipping not necessary but if the service is good then it should be used.                                                                                                                                      \\
    Time Management & Time is extremely important in America. Therefore, it is important that one arrives on time. Do not be surprised if the client is discontent due one's tardiness.                                             \\
\end{tabularx}

\noindent\hrulefill

\noindent
\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{@{}>{\bfseries\raggedright\hsize=.4\hsize}X >{\hsize=1.6\hsize}X@{}}
    Greetings       & Refer to counter parts as Mr., Ms. or Mrs                                                                                                                                                                     \\
    Gift Giving     & Gift giving is practised but not necessary. Taking someone out is also considered a gift. Gifts are generally given to close a deal or to indicate some celebration.                                          \\
    Dressing        & Business dressing is a must in the business place. It is recommended that one dresses more conservatively than their counterpart. In the east this a must but in the west, the dressing is relatively casual. \\
    Tipping         & Tipping not necessary but if the service is good then it should be used.                                                                                                                                      \\
    Time Management & Time is extremely important in America. Therefore, it is important that one arrives on time. Do not be surprised if the client is discontent due one's tardiness.                                             \\
\end{tabularx}

\noindent
\begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{@{}X@{\hspace{4em}}X@{}}
\lipsum*[1] & \lipsum*[1]
\end{tabularx}
\end{document}

Output

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