Are manners similar or not in different countries?
2. Learn the new words and useful expression, relating to manners.
To bargain
To drop by a friends house -
Second helping
To share ,
To regard ,
To resolve
Acell phone
Aisle
A wiseacre ,
To pipe down ,
To keep your fingers crossed
To deserve -
To put pen to paper -
To appreciate ,
A small favor
Inconsiderate -
Emergency
To depend -
To incur ,
Charge -
Trivial -
To wrap things up
To peter out ,
Within
To acknowledge , ,
Chatty
3. Read these statements about cultural behavior. Is it the same or different in Russia?
1) People often kiss friends on the cheek when they meet.
2) People usually shake hands when they are introduced to someone.
3) Its OK to blow your nose in public.
4) Its all right to chew gum while talking to someone.
5) Its OK to ask people how much they earn.
6) Its all right to ask someone what his or her religion is.
7) Its common to bargain when you buy things in stores or shops.
8) Its common to introduce yourself to new neighbors and give them a small gift.
9) In an office, people usually prefer to be called by their first names.
10) In high schools, its common to call a teacher by his or her first name.
11) Students always stand up when the teacher enters the classroom.
12) People always arrive on time when they are invited to someones house.
13) Its OK to drop by a friends house without calling first.
14) If youre with strangers and want to smoke, you should ask if its OK.
15) Its OK to bring a friend or a family member when youre invited to a party at someones house.
16) Its OK to ask for a second helping when eating at a friends house.
17) You should take a small gift when youre invited to someones house for dinner.
18) When friends eat out together, each person pays his or her share of the bill.
19) Parents usually decide who their children will marry.
20) Teenagers go out on dates a lot.
21) A man usually gives a woman a gift when they go out on a date.
22) Young people usually live with parents after they get married.
4. Comment upon each phrase. What do you think can be regarded as good or bad manners in Russia?
5. Study the table, then answer the questions using the first conditional structure.
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FIRST CONDITIONAL
present + will
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| 1)You will get there first 2) He will phone you | if you run. when he comes home. | |
| _ | Wont+ inf | Dont / doesnt + V |
| 1) You wont get there first 2) He wont have time to phone you | if you walk. when he comes home. | |
| ? | Will inf. | V, Vs |
| 1) Will you get there first 2) Will he phone me | if you run? when he comes? |
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1) If you buy things in a shop, will you bargain?
2) If a woman enters the room, will you stand up?
3) If you want to visit your friend, will you call him first?
4) If your friend invites you to eat out together, will you share the bill?
5) If you like the dish at your friends house, will you ask for a second helping?
6) Will you go out, when you finish your homework?
7) Will you bring a small present if you drop by a friends house?
8) If you have a new neighbor, will you introduce yourself?
9) What will you do if someone pushes you in a bus?
10) Will you regard it as good manners if someone kisses you when you meet?
6. There are some more conditional sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs and make all necessary additions to complete the sentences.
1) If Sarah /save / pocket money / buy /new jumper.
2) If Tony /practice / every day /be a success.
3) If we / be not quiet / not hear / film.
4) If they / go /Tonys party /have / good time.
5) If you /not careful /break /leg.
6) If he / pass /examinations /get /good job.
7) If they/like / song / buy / record.
8) If the weather / nice / have a picnic.
9) If he / on time / see / the start of the film.
10) If Mary / go /newsagent / buy a magazine.
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7. Translate these sentences from Russian into English.
1) , .
2) , .
3) , .
4) , .
5) , .
6) , .
7) , .
8) , .
9) , .
10) , !
8. Are you a peaceful person? Answer the questions as honestly as you can and then find out your total score. (But dont take the test too seriously!)
Are you a peaceful person if
1) you have ever been in a political demonstration? (score 2).
2) you have lost your temper during the last three days? (score 3).
3) you have ever driven at over 160 kph? (score 2).
4) you have ever broken a cup, a glass or plate on purpose? (score 1).
5) you have been on a fight in the last three years? (score 3).
6) you have seen a war film, gangster film, western or other violent film in the last month? (score 1).
7) you have ever been in love with two people at the same time? (score 1).
8) you have violent dreams? (score 1).
9) you have ever watched a boxing-match? (score 2).
10) you like the town better than the country? (score 1).
Your score
0-9: you are a peaceful person. // 10-15: average. // 16-20: you are not at all peaceful!
9. Now make up your own questionnaire. Suggestions: find out whether people are energetic, polite, cultured, generous, honest, shy, careful with money, fashion-conscious, interested in sport, interested in politics, or sociable.
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MODAL VERBS
1. ,
| Present | Past | Future | |
| CAN , | CAN | COULD | COULD |
| I can do it. ( , ) | I could do it. ( , ) . | ---- | |
| MAY , . | MAY | MIGHT | ----- |
| You may go home. . | He said I might have a rest here. , . |
2. ,
| Present | Past | Future | |
| MUST | MUST | ---- | ----- |
| I must do it now. . | |||
| HAVE TO | HAS TO HAVE TO | HAD TO | WILL HAVE TO |
| I have to do it now. / She has to do it now. . / . | I had to go there. ( ) . | We will have to go there. ( ) . | |
| OUGHT TO | OUGHT TO | ---- | ---- |
| We ought to help her. ( ) . | |||
| SHOULD | SHOULD | ---- | ---- |
| You should not go there. ( ) . | |||
| NEED , ( - ) | NEED | ---- | ---- |
| You need't hurry . | |||
| TO BE TO , , -, . | AM TO IS TO ARE TO | WAS TO WERE TO | ---- |
| 1) The train is to arrive at 10. 10. 2)I am to go there. . | . | ---- |
10. Translate the following sentences paying attention to modals.
1) What can you say?
2) You never know what they might do.
3) You dont have to write a thank-you letter for a small favor.
4) May I borrow your cell phone?
5) I'm afraid I have to get back to work now.
6) You shouldnt talk loudly on your cell phone on a crowded commuter train.
7) There's not a lot you can do in this situation.
8) Can you e-mail her a thank-you note?
9) You should cut off a never-ending e-mail conversation tactfully.
10) The person's wireless plan may permit unlimited calls for the same monthly price.
11. Read and translate the following text. Pay attention to the Modal Verbs.
Expert Advice on Etiquette Dilemmas
To resolve some of today's most perplexing etiquette dilemmas, let us turn to modern etiquette experts. Here's their advice:
A man is talking loudly on his cell phone on a crowded commuter train. You're sitting across the aisle from him. What can you say?
"We wouldn't recommend being a wiseacre to anyone on a commuter train because you never know what they might do if they've had a particularly bad day," advise experts known also as the authors of Things You Need to Be Told: An Etiquette Manifesto (Tarcher/Putnam, 2002). "You might, however, ask the man if he would mind speaking more softly. If he doesn't pipe down, you can either move to a different car or keep your fingers crossed that he ends the call, loses the signal or gets off the train soon. It's awful, but there's not a lot you can do. A friend took you out for your birthday and gave you a lovely scarf. Can you e-mail her a thank-you note? "A friend who has been thoughtful deserves more than just the quickest possible form of reply," say the Etiquette experts. "Write a real thank-you note. Putting pen to paper is the best way to show you truly appreciate her gift.
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You might use e-mail to thank someone for a small favor (for instance, a friend who gives you a lift to the post office while your car is being repaired)."
When is it okay to ask to borrow someone's cell phone?
"People always say, 'May I borrow your cell phone?' yet they rarely pay you for the call," say experts. "It's inconsiderate, so don't do it -- unless there's an emergency or you know the person's wireless plan permits unlimited calls for the same monthly price."
Is it rude to call a friend with an unimportant question on her cell phone?
"That depends on the sort of cell-phone user your friend is," say the Etiquette experts. "If she uses the phone only for business purposes, it's rude to make her think that her boss or another important person is trying to reach her when it's just you, wondering if you should go blond. Also, many people own cell phones only for use in emergencies or while traveling and don't wish to incur air-time charges for friendly conversations. If, however, your pal has said that she prefers to be reached on her cell, then it's okay to call with a trivial question."
What's the best way to cut off a never-ending e-mail conversation?
Wrap things up tactfully, suggest the Etiquette experts. "You could say, 'This has been an interesting exchange, but I'm afraid I have to get back to work now. Why don't we talk later in the week?' Or you can mention that you're running out to lunch. Of course, you can always stop responding once the conversation appears to be petering out."
How long do you have to respond to someone's e-mail?
You should get back to the person within a day -- or at least acknowledge that you received the e-mail, say experts. If the message is chatty, just say you loved the note and you'll get back soon about it."
12. Complete the following sentences using modals.
1) When someone talking loudly on his cell phone..
2) If there is an emergency
3) To show you appreciate your friends gift
4) To thank someone for a small favor
5) If your friend uses his cell phone for business purposes..
6) To cut off a never-ending e-mail conversation
7) When you receive the e-mail..
8) If you dont have time to respond the e-mail within a day
9) If your friend doesnt mind being reached on her cell..
10) If the message is chatty
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13. Work in pairs. One of you is an etiquette expert answering questions about good manners. Another is a young person asking for advice of food manners. Use the phrases of giving advice.
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| GIVING ADVICE | REPLIES |
| v You'd better v You'd rather v I think it would be good to | v Good, I'll do it. v You are right. That's a good idea. v Oh, I can't agree to that. v No, I don't want to do that. |
14. Read and translate the text.
