2. What is the activity?

1. meeting A. a noisy expression of happiness and positive feelings

2. procedure B. a talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughts

3. greeting C. a way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way

4. backslapping D. the things that a person or animal doesCOLLOCATIONS

5. hugging an action when one. E. an event at which people meet to discuss and decide things

6. conversation F. the act of disturbing or irritating smb. especially by repeated acts

7. annoyance the G. to presses smth. tightly, especially in the arms

8. behaviour H. an expression of good wishes

1. What do these adjectives mean?

1. subsequent A. true or suitable in every situation

2. sincere B. smth. that is done in a careful and controlled way

3. invasive C. using words in a clever and amusing way

4. old-fashioned D. free of dissimulation

5. unacceptable E. saying how something should or must be done, or what should be done

6. moderate F. happening or coming after something else

7. measured G. very unusual or strange

8. witty H. tending to infringe

9. inappropriate I. very long and boring

10. decent J. reasonable, practical, rather than fashionable

11. interminable K. not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome

12. universal L. staying within reasonable or sensible limits, not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow

13. sensible M. of a good enough standard or quality

14. prescriptive N. not suitable or right for a particular purpose or in a particular situation

15. bizarre O. not considered to be modern or fashionable any more

Exercise 4. The dos and don'ts of visiting England. Say whether these statements are true or false and explain why.

1. Always introduce yourself, never wait for someone else to introduce you.

2. A gentleman should never wait for a woman to proffer her hand first.

3. The continental habit of exchanging kisses is very popular and recommended for visitors.

4. Try to avoid gestures such as backslapping and hugging.

5. When you hear “How do you do?” you should immediately answer “Very well!”

6. Use “How do you do?” when you are introduced to someone for the first time.

7. Stay very close to your interlocutors, otherwise they will be discouraged.

8. Stop talking if you notice that your partner has his hands in his pockets.

9. Maintain eye contact to emphasise important points of your speech.

10. Talk very loudly.

11. Avoid any temptation to ‘eye-ball’.

12. Gesticulate wildly while talking.

13. You should not strive to be interminably witty yourself.

14. The most important rule of dining etiquette is to behave in such a way to cause as more annoyance as possible.

15. Try to eat and drink faster than the rest of the group.

16. Do not speak with your mouth full.

17. Always lick your knife after cutting the meat.

18. If you are a guest, follow the host’s instructions.