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English conversation. Different Cultures. Listening C2.10. Different Cultures. Crossing Cultures. Modal Verbs. In England you ______________ hold the door open for someone else. In Germany you _________ cut your potatoes with a knife In Saudi Arabia you ___________ burp after eating food.
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Modal Verbs In England you ______________ hold the door open for someone else. In Germany you _________ cut your potatoes with a knife In Saudi Arabia you ___________ burp after eating food. In Japan you ________ reuse chopsticks. In Australia you _________ ride Kangaroos.
Explain • Wai • Saving Face • Kraeng Jai • Who pays the bill • Respect to elders • Sharing opinions
Do’s and Don’ts • England / Britain • Table manners • Don’t be intrusive • Be critical • Be polite • Showing your success • Shake hands • Pub • Queue • Sex / Politics / Size How much did you pay for your glasses? Why did you come to Thailand?
Thailand Do’s • Buddha images • Dress • Shoes • Monks • Keep calm • Spoon • Lower your body slightly • Smile • Enjoy yourself • Thailand Don’ts • Thai Royal Family. • Cross your legs • Thai woman • Affection in public • Sunbathe • A Thai person’s head • Feet • Shout or be angry • Buddha images • Alcohol