Урок 06. Social etiquette in the UK and Russia
Предмет: Английский язык, 8 класс

8 класс

Lesson 6

Social etiquette in the UK and Russia

In this lesson

you will learn the differences in social etiquette of two cultures.

Ключевые слова: socializing, etiquette, small talk, visiting people, the UK, Russia, greeting people

Речевой материал: рассматриваются фразы-клише, используемые в различных ситуациях общения, рассматривается разница в поведенческих паттернах в различных ситуациях, регулируемых этикетом.

Пояснения:

Существуют различные жизненные ситуации. То, как человек поступает в той или иной ситуации во много зависит от того, в какой стране он проживает.
Жители Великобритании известны тем, что следуют традициям. Традиционной формой приветствия человека, которого вы не очень хорошо знаете, в Великобритании является рукопожатие. Однако, если вы приветствуете вашего друга или родственника вы можете обнять этого человека.
Еще одной традицией является разговор о погоде или планах, который называется “small talk”
Не забывайте приходить во время и не с пустыми руками, если идёте в гости в Великобритании.
Этикет России требует снимать обувь и надевать тапки при входе в дом, взять с собой подарок, если в семье есть маленький ребенок, а также не забывать, что количество цветов в букете обязательно должно быть нечетным.
Несмотря на все различия, существуют ситуации, в которых жители России и Британии будут вести себя одинаково. К ним можно отнести обязанность уступить место в транспорте пожилому человеку или маме с маленьким ребенком.

Основное содержание урока

M: Hello, Tommy, I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been?

T: I visited England. Actually, I came back yesterday.

M: Really? Tell me all about it! You know, I’m a huge fan of the UK.

T: Well, it was a student exchange programme. I stayed in wonderful family. We had 5 o’clock tea every day. And every person that I met in the street was very polite.

M: So, you can confirm that British people have high respect for their traditions.

T: Well, definitely. Every time you see a person you might have a small talk.

M: A small talk? What’s that?

T: That’s a small dialogue, usually about the weather.

M: That’s really interesting

Life is a very interesting thing. There are various situations in the life of every person. The way that you react to something or the way that you behave in one or other life situation depends on different factors. One of them is the country you are from. Social etiquette varies a lot from country to country. Today we’ll have a look at the ways people socialize in the UK and in Russia.

People say that traditions are very strong in the UK. Let’s see if these people are right.

Greeting in the UK is very different depending on whether you know the person you are greeting well, or not. If this person is just your acquaintance, you should give them a handshake. If, on the contrary, the person you are greeting is your close friend or even your relative, you can kiss them on the cheek, or hug them.
Another situation when people tend to act in a certain way is called “A small talk”. It is a kind of a dialogue usually about the weather or your plans.
Visiting people at home is one more situation when you should follow quite strict routine. First of all, be on time and it’s always a good idea to give a small present to a host. It can be a box of chocolate.

Now let’s have a closer look at the ways Russian people tend to behave.

If you go to someone’s home you shouldn’t forget about a small gift to the child in the host’s family.
You should never give an even number of flowers.
You should always remove your shoes and put on special slippers when you enter the house.

Despite all the differences in culture, there are some situations when people of both nationalities behave in a similar way. For example, you should always give your sit to a person who needs it more than you do. This can be either a mother with a small child, or an older person.

Let’s think about another situation when people from Russia and from the UK behave in a similar way.

Тренировочные упражнения

Put the sentences in the right order to make up a dialogue.

It’s fine, thank you.
I’d love to.
Hello, Jane! I haven’t seen you for ages.
Yes, it is. What a nice day!
How are you doing?
Let’s go for a walk?
The weather is good today, isn’t it?
Hi, Ben! Nice to see you!
I’m doing great! What about you?

Write down the right word.

His ________ is married.
You must ________ your parents.
The price of this dress is ________ for me.
You should grab a gift for your ________
Tell your brother not to be ________ because of this silly joke.

Choose the correct answer.

My __________ is single.

1)

hosts

2)

marital status

3)

offended

You should always __________ your teachers.

1)

respect

2)

host

3)

small talk

Why is he sad? You should have a __________.

1)

respect

2)

small talk

3)

marital status

Such behaviour is not _________in the class.

1)

small talk

2)

acceptable

3)

hosts

The party was amazing. The __________ surprised everyone with the huge cake.

1)

small talk

2)

marital status

3)

hosts

Match the phrases.

What’s the weather like today?

I’m great, thank you.

Come over at any time!

Me too.

How are you doing?

I’m going to the friends’ party.

I haven’t seen you for ages!

It’s sunny today.

Are you going anywhere tonight?

Thank you.

Choose the correct answer.

Do you know his respect/marital status?
You must respect/hosts your parents and relatives.
He gave her a hug/respect before she left the house.
Sarah kissed her daughter on the cheek/hug when she came from school.
It is not small talk/acceptable to talk about a person when he is absent.

Choose the correct answer.

1) I don’t want to talk about my small talk/marital status.

2) Kate never shows acceptable/respect to the elderly.

3) I’ve just come from the party. The hosts/respect were amazing.

4) It is not acceptable/hug to eat in the classroom.

5) Sandra gave him a hug/cheek and went away.

Match the words with their definitions.

Marital status

A little dialogue that you have with someone.

Hosts

When you show politeness to someone.

Small talk

Information about a person being married or not.

Respect

People who have guests in their house.

Group the words and phrases from the list under the headings.

Thank you! What a nice present!
How about going out?
I haven’t seen you for ages!
How do you do?
Hello.
The rain hasn’t stopped yet.
It is still snowing.
What is the weather like today?
This is for you.
I brought you some flowers.

Greeting people

Making small talk

Visiting people at home

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

1.

Put the sentences in the right order to make up a dialogue.

We are fine, thank you! How are you?
It’s so nice of you to bring flowers! I like roses, thank you!
How are you doing?
I’m good, thank you.
Hello!
Thank you so much.
Hi! We’ve been waiting for you!
This box of chocolates is also for you.
Thank you. This is for you.
Come in please.

2.

Write down the right word.

Your behaviour is not ________.
My brother’s ________ is married.
The ________ on the talk show were Alice and Jake.
Show some ________ to your parents, please.
He was very ________ because of what happened.

3.

Write down the right word.

Your behaviour is not ________.
My brother’s ________ is married.
The ________ on the talk show were Alice and Jake.
Show some ________ to your parents, please.
He was very ________ because of what happened.

Вариант 2

1.

Put the sentences in the right order to make up a dialogue.

I’m ok, thank you.
I go to the concert.
How do you do?
I’m fine, thanks. How are you?
Really? It sounds great!
Of course I’d love to, thank you.
Hi, nice to see you again, Peter.
Where are you going?
Would you mind coming with me?
Hi, Jake! I haven’t seen you for ages!

2.

Write down the right word.

He gave her a kiss on the _________.
Jack didn’t show any _________ to the crew.
She gave her son a ___ and he went to school.
I brought a bunch of ______flowers to the _________ of the event.
The cost of that car was not _________ for me.

3.

Match the phrases.

How is your sister?

Thank you.

Is it cold outside?

I’m sorry, I can’t.

What is your hobby?

I’m keen on windsurfing.

Let’s go to the party tonight?

She is fine, thank you.

Please, come in.

No, it’s warm.