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Good Manners. In English. Manners in America. People who have good manners are polite . America is a big country and Americans have different cultures. Some people are more polite and some people are less polite. It’s always better to be polite. What should I call him?.
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Good Manners In English
Manners in America People who have good manners are polite. America is a big country and Americans have different cultures. Some people are more polite and some people are less polite. It’s always better to be polite.
What should I call him? • Polite, Formal: • Mr. Cooper • Name: • Sam Cooper • Polite: • Mr. Sam • I don’t know his name: • Sir
What should I call her? • Polite, Formal (Married): • Mrs. Thomas • (Not Married: Miss Thomas) • Name: • Lisa Thomas • Polite: • Miss Lisa • I don’t know her name: • Ma’am
Married or single? Hint: Left hand, 3rd finger, diamond
What should I call my teacher? • Polite, Formal (Married): • Mrs. Choe • Name: • Jonnie Choe • Polite: • Miss Jonnie • Should I call her “teacher”?No, that’s not very polite.
Greetings • Polite, Formal: • “Hello” or “Good Morning/Afternoon” • Shake hands • Polite: • “Hi” • Look at the person and smile • You can wave or not wave • Other: • “Hey” • Hit fist • Many Americans hug their friends and family in public.
Bless You • Some people also say “God bless you”
Pleaseand Thank You • Help me, please./ Pass the salad, please. • Thank you • You’re welcome.
Table Manners • We always eat food on our own plates. Sharing is usually considered “gross”.
I’m Sorry • You hurt someone • You broke something • You did something bad