politeness (try out version)
DESCRIPTION
A short presentation on politeness in England and the USA. We listed some things that would be polite in England or the USA, but wouldn't be in Germany. This presentation is for the German "Oberstufe" and could be included in an ICC-lesson as a start-up or as a basis for discussions.TRANSCRIPT
Politenessin England and the USA
by Agata, Vivien and Doro
Politeness is a regulation of human
interaction, whose purpose is to
consider the other person's feelings,
according to expected norms, so that all
persons feel comfortable.
Definition
invitations
You should come by
some time!
Please comeby at
7 today!
tea
weather
blablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablabla
being overly polite
A: Excuse me!
B: Oh, I'm sorry.
A: I'm terribly sorry.B: Oh no, I'm sorry.
A: Don't be.
May I help you?
Congratulations!
Mr. CookAlan
- be curious
- be friendly
- ask questions