63. Read the text again, then ask and answer questions based on it.
64. In groups collect information about cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Use the Internet or other sources. Prepare a quiz for your groupmates.
65. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the questions.
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
What do you like most or least about it?
What kind of people do you like to meet?
Who was the last new person you met and where did you meet him/her?
Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new?
What do people do when they meet a new person in your culture?
What are the customary greetings and behaviours for meeting/greeting someone?
Do you ever shake hands when you meet a new person?
The favourite topic for new acquaintances in Britain is the weather, in America it’s where you come from, what is it in your culture?
What are some good things to ask someone you just met?
What are some things you shouldn’t ask people you just met?
How far apart do people stand from each other when they talk in your culture?
Do people in your culture show their emotions when communicating with others or do they hide some feelings? How do they show their emotions? What kind of feelings might they hide?
What advice would you give a foreigner visiting your country who would like to show good manners?
Why do we have manners?
Can you think of some good manners that are bad manners in another country?
Do you think staring at somebody that looks totally different from you is good manners?
Can manners affect your success in life? How?
Do you feel comfortable with people from other cultures?
What can we do to create more understanding and harmony among people in our world?
Unit 2. Daily life
By doing nothing we learn to do ill.
English saying
Lead-in
1. Remember some words of wisdom.
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” (Mike Murdock)
“Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They are one of the few things in this world that you get free of charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn’t buy an extra hour. What will you do with this priceless treasure?” (Author Unknown)
“It
has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time
that others waste.” (Henry Ford)
2. Read the text and answer the questions below.
PLANNING ONE’S DAILY ROUND
Have you ever thought that 24 hours isn’t enough to do all you have to do? All of us have so many duties and obligations! In addition to the daily routine at offices, schools, hospitals, etc., we have always got some housework to do and shopping, we have to cook the meals and keep the house clean. It is really surprising how much work some people manage to do! But it often happens that we don’t have enough time to do everything and put it off till “some other time”. What do you think is the reason? Why do some people manage and not others?
A lot depends on how you plan your daily round. If you plan your day carefully, you’ll be able to do more and it takes you less time.
Planning the day is especially necessary for people who want to make time for important things. Many outstanding people say that a daily timetable has helped them greatly to achieve what they have.
Do you agree that 24 hours isn’t enough to do all we have to do?
Do you often put off things till some other time? Why?
Do you find it necessary to plan your daily round? Give your reasons.
Some people say that a strict timetable makes life dull and uninteresting. What do you think?