When a person travels to another country, this person is going to find many cultural differences and it is better to be prepared to face them. Take a look at the following examples:
What are cultural differences you can see in this video?
Have you seen some cultural differences among people from other cities in our country?
It is Rude to . . .
In many countries in the world, there are different ideas as to what is ‘rude’. Here are some examples:
In Indonesia, it is rude to show the bottom of your feet to someone.
In Indonesia, it is rude to give something with your left hand.
In Mexico, in some places, it is rude for men to wear shorts.
In most countries, it is rude to use your cell phone in a theater.
In Canada, it is rude to burp or fart in public.
In Korea, it is rude to receive or give something with one hand.
Activity: Make a list with your group of all the rude behavior in your country/city.
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Do you agree with this cultural behavior in Colombia?
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In order to speak and write about recommendations and suggestions, it is useful to use the modal auxiliaries SHOULD AND COULD.
Go to the following websites and learn how to use those auxiliaries:
What should I do in these situations?
1. I saw my best friend's girlfriend/boyfriend with another boy/girl in a disco. What should I do?
2. I am in love of my best friend but s/he doesn't know. What should I do?
3. I failed calculus exam and this is the second time a study this subject. What should I do?
4. My parents can't help me with the university fee. What should I do?
5. I have the opportunity to go to study to Canada but I don't know neither English nor French. What should I do?
6. I don't have time for doing the English homework and when I have time I don't remember to do the homework. What should I do?
It is rude not to say thanks when someone helps you.
ReplyDeleteIt is rude to use your cell phone when you are talking to someone.
It is rude to talk very loud in a restaurant.
It is rude to smoke in closed public spaces.
It is rude to talk while you are eating.