Part III Listening and Thinking
A: Passage
Script:
There are different ways of greeting people in the world. Every culture has its own way to greet. Here are some tips for you.
In Thailand, people greet each other by putting their hands together and bowing slightly. In South Africa, you can expect to be hugged when you meet someone. In the Middle East, Arabs greet each other by touching noses. In the USA, people shake hands when meeting each other. In France, it is a custom to shake hands with people in the office every morning. When Dutch people meet, they kiss each other on the cheek and then the other. If you are a close friend or relative, then you get three kisses. In Japan, people bow to each other when they meet.
How about you? How do you greet others in your country?
全世界有很多不同的问候方式。每种文化都有自己的方式。以下就是一些给你的提示：
在泰国，人们互相问候时双手合十，微微鞠躬。在南非，当你遇到他人时，你会被拥抱。在中东，阿拉伯人通过触摸鼻子来互相问候。在美国，人们见面时会握手。在法国，每天早晨和办公室里的人握手是一种习惯。当荷兰人相遇时，他们亲吻对方的一侧脸颊，然后亲吻另一侧。如果你是亲密的朋友或亲戚，那么你会得到三个吻。在日本，人们见面时互相鞠躬。
你呢？在你的国家里，你怎样问候别人？
Keys:
I. Listen to the passage and write down the missing words.
1. different 2. culture 3. bowing 4. hugged 5. noses
6. hands 7. office 8. kiss 9. relative 10. three
II. Listen again and answer the following questions.
1. Different ways of greeting.
2. Chinese people often greet each other by shaking hands.
B: News Broadcast
Script:
For nearly 250 years, Debrett’s has advised the British public on the finer points of social etiquette,from how to write a thank-you note to what to do when one meets the Queen. Now, Debrett’s has lifted the lid on its very modern guide to good manners for the first time, disclosing the questions that most trouble the British public.
1. Mobile phone use
According to Debrett’s, it is always rude to pay more attention to a phone than a person in the flesh,and it should always be put away when transacting other business.
2. Smoking e-cigarettes at work
E-cigarettes should never be used in a work environment. Vaping shows that you’re not focused on your work and may also be a distraction to your colleagues.
3. Social greeting: kissing
Kissing is not appropriate in many professional situations. On the whole，it should only be used among friends, but not on first meeting.
4. Eating and applying make-up on public transport
It’s inconsiderate to eat smelly food in a confined environment, and applying make-up on public transport can jeopardise that all-important first impression and make you appear disorganised.
5. Eating before everyone is served
The final question is one that we’ve all asked ourselves: is it rude to start eating at the table before everyone else has been served? According to Delbert’s the simple answer is yes, unless the host or hostess gives their permission for diners to start.
近250年来，德布雷特出版社一直在为英国公众提供社交礼仪方面的建议，从如何写感谢信到遇到女王该怎么办。
现在，德布雷特出版社首次揭开了其非常现代的礼貌指南的盖子，揭示了最困扰英国公众的那些问题。
1. 移动电话的使用
根据德布雷特出版社的观点，对电话的关注超过对人的关心始终是不礼貌的。在处理其他事务时，电话应该被搁置在一边。
2. 工作时抽电子烟
电子烟不应该在工作环境中使用。吸烟表明你没有专注于工作，也可能会分散同事的注意力。
3. 接吻礼
在许多职业场合，接吻是不合适的。总的来说，它应该只在朋友之间使用，而不是在第一次见面时使用。
在公共交通工具上吃东西和化妆
在密闭环境中食用味道比较大的食物是不体谅他人的行为，而在公共交通上补妆，把自己乱糟糟的一面展现给他人，会损坏自己给他人的第一印象。
5. 在所有人就坐前用餐
最后一个问题也是我们需要自省的问题：在所有人就坐前用餐是无礼的吗? 根据德布雷特出版社的观点，简单的答案当然是：是的，除非主人宣布可以就餐。
Keys:
I. Listen and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. F
II. Listen again and answer the following questions.
Reference:
Yes, I have ever been annoyed by others in public. I think it's selfish to recline your seat back during short daytime flights. My suggestion is when travelling by plane, always stay within your own designated space and don’t hog the armrest. Also avoid kicking the back of the seat in front of you or using it as an aid to standing-up.
Enjoying Movie Clips
Post Grad (毕业生生存指南)
Ryden Malby graduates from college and is forced to move back into her childhood home with her eccentric family, while she attempts to find a job, the right guy, and just a hint of where her life is headed.
Practice and Assessment
Unit Project
Work in groups to role-play the following situation to test your integrated skills got in the unit.Suppose you are Mike and you have received an offer from ABC company. You feel very excited and want to make a good impression on your new colleagues. You are not sure what to do. Your friend David is helping you and he makes some suggestions, such as introducing yourself confidently, asking for help politely, knowing about the rules and regulations clearly, making a to-do list, and so on.
Checking points:
1. Complete content
2. Clear pronunciation
3. Correct expressions
4. Abundant communication
5. Powerful cooperation
6. Proper etiquette