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6. Poor manners is something that can make you feel terrible when it happens to you. It could be in the form of someone saying something rude to you, forgetting to invite you to a party, or any number of things that make you feel sad or angry.

a) Look at the pictures and say what wrong is in these situations.

*b) Poor manners - Does it impact you? Answer the question in 3-5 sentences.

7. Read this questionnaire with a partner, and imagine you are in each situation. Discuss your answers. Give reasons for your choice.

What would you do in your country?

1. You’re in a clothing store shopping for jeans. The price on the tag is a bit high. What would you do?

1. ask for a discount if you pay cash

2. pay the amount on the price tag

3. ask if the price on the tag is correct

4. bargain for a lower price

5. none of the above

2. You and three friends take a taxi home after midnight. How much would you give the driver as a tip?

a. nothing

b. small change

c. 10% of the fare

d. 15% of the fare

e. none of the above

3. You’re in a restaurant with two friends. The bill arrives. Who would normally pay?

a. the person who invited the others

b. each person would pay only her/his share

c. the bill would be divided equally

d. the person with the most money

e. none of the above

4. You’re in a restaurant. How much would you give the waiter as a tip?

a. nothing

b. small change

c. 10% of the fare

d. 15% of the fare

e. none of the above

*8. Join another pair. Compare your answers. Then discuss these questions.

• What would most people in your country do in these situations?

• Have you ever been in similar situations? What happened?

• Think of a foreign country you’ve been or would like to visit.

Would your answers be different if you were in this country?

DIY

1. Read the questionnaire about table manners and think about your answers.

TABLE MANNERS

1. You’re invited to dinner with friends or business acquaintances. Is it usual to entertain people at home or in a restaurant?

2. What time do they invite you for? What time do you arrive?

3. What happens before you eat?

4. Where do people sit at the table?

5. Who is served first?

6. Do you start eating as soon as you served?

7. Where do you put your hands when you are eating?

8. Is it acceptable to refuse something you don’t want to eat?

9. Do you eat everything on your plate?

10. If you don’t want any more food, how do you show this?

11. Is it usual to make noises while you’re eating?

12. How do you know when to leave?

2. Listen to some people talking about table manners.

Decide which questions in the questionnaire they’ve answering.

Deema Raj

Ben Ashura

Adriana Chutima