The Body-shop philosophy in practice. How does it work?

It works on many levels? Some are more visible than others. Our products reflect our philosophy. They are formulated with care and respect:

Respect for other cultures: Anita Roddick travels extensively each year and learns how people in different countries care for their skin and hair. Some of these ideas are incorporated into our products.

Respect for the past: we look to the past for experience and wisdom: many of our ingredients, such as honey and almond oil, have been used for centuries. 'Old' ingredients have a history of safety which we can rely on.

Respect for natural world: many of our ingredients are naturally based, obtained as close-to-sourse as possible. We look to the plant world for our souses and inspiration.

And The Body Shop respects its customers, offering them choices, and providing them with information to support those choices. Customer care and service is a priority. And our stuff are trained to provide it.

The Environment and our community.

The Body Shop is an expanding and successful company. We are also profitable, and we are concerned about the responsibility of those profits. It’s a partnership of profits with principles. The company operates within the world, the environment, the community. That is where our responsibilities lie: we want to give something back to society.

The Body Shop and the Third world.

We source many of our ingredients in the Third World, encouraging local communities to grow ingredients and trade. We aim to have relationship with the Third World based on equality.

1.2 Read opening paragraphs from magazine articles (activity 11.4 A). Discuss which features are of each paragraph you prefer and why. Look at

• the style of writing

• the writer’s attitude as shown in the tone of the article

• the content or information that is given

Writing

Write a guidebook for foreigners about the people who are ‘household names’ in your country.

Note the model paragraphs in activities 11.4 C.

Subtopic 3: Being rich and famous: problems and pleasures. Comprehension

1.1 Listen to the tape (11.5) where some people give their opinion about being rich. Comment on what you have heard.

1.2 Discuss the following questions in class:

1. What would it be like to be a multimillionaire or world famous? Is publicity and fame enjoyable? What are pros and cons of being rich and famous?

2. Should millionaires keep their money or donate to charity?

3. What do fame and fortune give to people?

4. Is money the root of all evil, or is it a blessing? Would you pay your soul for being rich or famous?

5. Does money buy happiness, love, and fame?

6. How much do you need to be satisfied?

7. Is it better to spend money or keep it for a rainy day? If yes, what is the best way of spending windfall money?

8. What is your self-indulgence?

ReaDing and discusSion

1. Read the interview and state your own opinion as to the questions asked by the interviewer.

Dreaming of fame and fortune

Everybody wants to become rich and famous. Who doesn't dream of having all the money in the world or the adulation of millions? To celebrate our yearning for the finer things in life, 2bU! gathered seven dreamers from various fields, dressed them up in fine Italian suits and elegant threads, and asked them how they intended to turn their dreams into reality.