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8 February 2017
INTERMEDIATE Social skills NiE Activity 1 Critical thinking l Identify
l Reason
Creative thinking l Imagine l Brainstorm
l Connect l Invent
Problem solving l Question l Recreate
l Present
No excuse for rudeness
WHAT would life be like if someone treated you with respect? We know what courtesy is and we know how to use words like: please, thank you, excuse me and many more. But how often do we put this into practice? Good manners are about treating other people with kindness and respect.
Let’s go back to the basics with this activity. How do we introduce people who are with us? Look at this picture from The Star. Imagine this scenario. Now, form groups of three. Each team member takes on one role:
Character 1: Person in cap (on the extreme right) is a man, aged 50. His name is Mr. Ho. Character 2: Person in the blue shirt, with spectacles, is aged 30. His name is Simon. Simon and Mr. Ho are neighbours. They live in Taman Melawati. Character 3: The lady in the green shirt is Simon’s sister, Lisa. She is aged 25. Lisa has just returned from Australia after completing her studies. She has never met Mr. Ho. Your group’s task is simple. Act out the scene where Simon and Lisa meet Mr. Ho while they are at a sports complex. Take turns presenting the scenario. The scene must take at least 45 seconds before Mr Ho leaves by saying “Goodbye”. Your teacher will monitor the skits and provide feedback after all groups have presented. File picture
(Teacher’s guide: See appropriate etiquette suggestions on Page 9)
Communicating l Oral l Aural l Non-verbal
Collaborating l Listen
l Compromise
l Contribute l Attain goal respectfully
NiE Activity 2 Read the article from the Views section of The Star.
Creative thinking
l Identify
Problem solving
l Imagine
l Question
l Reason
l Connect
l Recreate
l Organise
l Invent
l Present
Critical thinking
Communicating l Oral l Non-verbal l Aural
Courtesy should be our second nature SOME trends from the past are making a comeback albeit with a more refined look. Among them are crop tops, round sunglasses and even the practice of wearing denim on denim. Sadly, the same cannot be said for manners and courtesy as people are caught up with the technological advances of the world. I was leaving a 7-Eleven outlet in George Town a few days ago when I saw a man with one arm in a sling walking towards the exit. He had his phone in his hand and was busily texting away. I held the door open for him as I walked out. He was still busy with his phone and did not acknowledge my action; there was not even the slightest nod of his head or a “thanks” which would only take one breath. It made me wonder why I even bothered. It doesn’t hurt anyone to say “Thank you”. Manners should be second nature for everyone.
QISTINA ZAINUDIN Subang Jaya,
The Star, Nov 26, 2016
Scene: At the 7-Eleven store. You are holding the door for a man with a sling around one arm. He is texting away and does not bother to look up or say “thank you” to you as you help him.
You:
What do you think would have happened if the writer had confronted the man for being rude? Write an imaginary conversation (in the form of a dialogue) between the two people. What would the exchange of words be like? Share some answers when the class is done with this activity. Discuss how you felt as you heard some of the dialogues. But remember: no foul language, please!
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You:
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You:
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