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14 FEBRUARY 2017 THE STAR/Step Up
YEAR 5 - UNIT 2: MIND YOUR MANNERS
THE FUN PAGE IF you were the only person in the world, you wouldn’t need manners. But there are lots of people in the world, and good manners help everyone get along together. In this day and age, we are borderless as we travel the world for pleasure and business. How well do you know another person’s culture? Take this pop quiz to see how you fair. IN AUSTRALIA You are a male. You wish to get somewhere in a taxi. You stop a taxi to board, alone. When you get into the taxi, you should: A. Sit in the front seat of the taxi. B. Get into the back seat of the taxi. C. Look for a female passenger and then board as a couple.
IN CHINA You are attending a meeting in China. The meeting is over. You plan to leave the room. Before you do so: A. Make sure you walk out before your Chinese business contacts do. B. Allow your Chinese business contacts to leave first. C. Walk with your Chinese business contacts as you leave the room together.
IN BRAZIL Table manners in Brazil: A. It’s fine to use your fingers to eat when you are in Brazil. B. Always use a cutlery or napkin to eat – even if it’s just a pizza or sandwich. C. The Brazilians are so casual when it comes to dining, it just doesn’t matter what you use as long as you enjoy your meal.
IN GERMANY You attend a business meeting. Always: A. Remove your shoes before you enter the meeting room. B. Bow your head before you enter the room. C. Allow the eldest person in the room to enter first.
IN RUSSIA You would like to send your Russian friend a bouquet of flowers. Never: A. hand it to them in person. B. send an even number of flowers. C. send an odd number of flowers. Answers In Australia: A, In China: B, In Brazil: B, In Germany: C, In Russia: C
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