Flashcards on Practical English Communication Exercises
Practical English Communication Exercises: Boost Your Fluency
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Social etiquette
17 cards
Card 1
Question: When greeting an older person, what type of language should you use?
Answer: More formal language.
Card 2
Question: Is it appropriate to kiss someone on both cheeks when meeting them for the first time according to the content?
Answer: The content lists 'kiss somebody on both cheeks when you meet them for the first time' as a behavior to judge (good/bad/not important).
Card 3
Question: Should you use your partner's parents' first names when greeting them?
Answer: The content lists 'use your partner's parents' first names' as a behavior to judge (good/bad/not important).
Card 4
Question: On a first date, who should pay for the meal according to the etiquette items?
Answer: A man should pay for the meal on a first date (listed as a suggested behavior).
Card 5
Question: According to the listed social etiquette, what should a man do with doors when with a woman?
Answer: Hold the door open for a woman, or wait for her to go through the door first.
Card 6
Question: What is suggested about accompanying someone home in the men-and-women etiquette list?
Answer: A man should accompany a woman home (listed as a suggested behavior).
Card 7
Question: What should you take when invited to somebody's house for a meal?
Answer: Take a present.
Card 8
Question: What does the content say about shoes when you arrive at someone's house for a meal?
Answer: Take your shoes off when you arrive (listed as a possible etiquette practice).
Card 9
Question: Is it appropriate to criticize the food at someone's house during a meal?
Answer: 'Criticize the food (e.g. if it's too cold, salty, etc.)' is listed as a behavior to judge; implying it is questionable etiquette.
Card 10
Question: What should you do the next day after being invited to someone's house for a meal?
Answer: Send a message the next day to say thank you.