2015-08-21
1400
When we leave we usually say "Good bye", but there are a number of other less formal ways of parting such as "Bye-bye", "Bye," "See you (later)", "(I'll) be seeing you soon", "Farewell" (when parting for long), etc.
Task 2. Match the words in English with their Russian equivalents.
| 1. behaviour 2. introduction 3. greeting 4. new-comers 5. to remain seated 6. assistant 7. conversational 8. response 9. hand shaking 10. universal 11. farewell 12. parting | a) рукопожатие b) расставание c) всеобщий d) официальное представление e) поведение f) приветствие g) прощание h) новички i) заместитель j) оставаться на своих местах k) разговорный l) ответ |
Task 3. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
American names_________ (write / speak) with the given name first and the family name last. So John Smith's family name is Smith, not John.
In a formal setting, address men as "Mister" (abbreviated as "Mr."), married women as "Misses" (abbreviated as "Mrs."), and unmarried women as "Miss" (abbreviated as "Ms."). These days many women prefer _____________ (address) using the abbreviations "Ms." or "M.", pronounced "miz".
In an informal situation, Americans ____________ (introduce) each other by first name, without titles, and occasionally by just the last name. If you ___________ (introduce) to somebody by first name, you can address him or her by first name the next time you meet. The only exception _____ (be) for someone who holds an important position, such as the university president. Unless they _____ (tell) you otherwise.
Task 4. Are these statements true or false?
1.Different countries have different ideas about what good behaviour and good manners are.
2. Not many people travel abroad.
3. There are no specific rules of introduction.
4. The most formal form of introduction is: "Mr Stock, this is Mr Parsons".
5. In addition to formal forms of introduction there are also a number of conversational forms.
6. The usual response to an introduction "How do you do?" is 'How do you do?"
7. Hand shaking is very rare in Europe, but it is the correct thing to do in Britain.
8. Englishmen say "Good morning!" to people they know little or when their greeting is more formal.
9. They say "Good afternoon!" to people they don’t know well in the evening.
10. The proper universal informal way to say ‘goodbye’ is “Farewell"
Task 5. Answer the questions.
1. Are good manners important for people of every country?
2. Why do people learn traditions and etiquette of other countries?
3. Why should we know the rules of introductions?
4. Should we stand or may we remain seated when people are being
introduced?
5. Are women ever presented to a man?
6. What is the formal form of introduction?
7. What is the most formal form of introduction?
8. What is the conversational form of introduction?
9. What is the response to the phrase "How do you do?"
10. How do men in Great Britain greet each other?
11. How do men in Russia greet each other?
12. How do you greet your friends?
Task 6. Translate into English
Умение представиться, найти нужные слова при первой встрече может сыграть решающую роль в жизни человека. Русская пословица "Встречают по одежке, провожают по уму" говорит именно об этом: ведь ум проявляется в том, что и как говорит человек, может ли он правильно найти стиль и тон общения. Если Вас представляют в достаточно официальной обстановке, без знаменитого How do you do? не обойтись.
Помните, это не обычное приветствие и не вопрос о том, как Вы поживаете. Этой фразой обмениваются только при знакомстве, при первой встрече. Если представить Вас некому, смело берите инициативу в свою руки и, подойдя к тому, с кем Вы хотите познакомиться, конечно же, с улыбкой и глядя ему в глаза, обратитесь: Hello, I'm Boris Krasnov. После обмена приветствиями Вас наверняка спросят о том, впервые ли Вы в этой стране, в этом городе, каковы Ваши впечатления, нравится ли Вам здесь. Если же Вы знакомитесь с иностранцем в России, будьте готовы сами задать эти вопросы.
