Getting Acquainted
PREVIEW
D FOCUS ON LANGUAGE Find the underlined expression in the Photo Story that matches each
explanation.
1 You say this when you want to offer to introduce someone to a new place.
I could show you around
2 You say this to suggest that someone call or e-mail you in the future.
We should keep in touch
3 You say this when you’re not sure if you know someone, but you think you might.
You look familiar
4 You say this when you want to ask about someone’s recent activities.
What have you been up to since the conference
Vocabulary acronym [a]
E THINK AND EXPLAIN Answer the questions, according to the Photo Story. Explain your answers.
1 Why does Leon begin speaking with Taka?
He looks familiar
2 Has Taka been busy since the conference?
He is going home
3 Why does Leon give Taka his business card?
To keep in touch
4 What does Leon offer to do at the next conference?
Leon Show him around to taka
SPEAKING Your advice
PAIR WORK With a partner, discuss 1 always be polite with elder persons
and write
2 you should have a umbrella in la paz city
advice for visitors about how to behave in
3 have carefully with the corners of the streets
your Try to Eat the traditional food with mate
country. Then share your advice with the
class.
Close your mouth when you yawn ? elderly suggestion
Vocabulary:
Polite:
Impolite:
Burp: eructar
Reaching culture:
Host: anfitrion
guest : visitante
Gathering: reunion
Choose one of the scenarios and practice it with a partner.
Objective:
● Practice and understand cultural etiquette by acting out different scenarios.
● Improve communication skills and learn about cultural differences.
Scenario 1: Business Meeting in Japan
Characters:
● A: A foreign businessperson visiting Japan for the first time.
● B: A Japanese colleague who is hosting the meeting.
Setting: A conference room in Tokyo.
Scenario:
● A arrives at the meeting and greets B with a handshake.
● B bows slightly and presents their business card with both hands.
● A takes the card with one hand and quickly puts it in their pocket.
● B looks slightly uncomfortable but continues with the meeting.
Role-Play:
● After the meeting, B politely explains to A the importance of exchanging business cards
with both hands and taking a moment to read the card before putting it away.
● A apologizes and asks for more advice on Japanese business etiquette.
Scenario 2: Social Gathering in Brazil
Characters:
● C: A tourist visiting Brazil.
● D: A local Brazilian friend.
Setting: A casual get-together at a friend's house.
Scenario:
● C arrives at the gathering and greets everyone with a quick wave.
● D greets C with a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek.
● C seems surprised and steps back, offering a handshake instead.
● D laughs and explains that in Brazil, close physical greetings are common among
friends.
Role-Play:
● D shares with C that in Brazil, it’s customary to greet friends with a hug and a kiss on the
cheek, even if you’ve just met.
● C practices the greeting with D and asks about other social norms to be aware of during
their stay.
Scenario 3: Dining Etiquette in France
Characters:
● E: A tourist from the United States visiting France.
● F: A French friend who is hosting a dinner.
Setting: A cozy restaurant in Paris.
Scenario:
● E and F are seated at a table for dinner.
● E starts eating immediately after the food is served, using only a fork.
● F notices and waits for everyone at the table to be served before starting to eat,
using both a fork and a knife.
Role-Play:
● F gently explains to E that in France, it’s polite to wait until everyone is served
before beginning to eat.
● F also demonstrates the proper use of both a fork and a knife during the meal.
● E asks for more tips on French dining etiquette, such as how to hold utensils and
the importance of savoring each course.
Vocabulary: Chopsticks, napkin
A: Hi Sidney
B: Hi paola, how are you
A: I am greet, just a little starving
B: Please call to the waitress for the menu
A: this menu has a great options, what do you want to eat
B: i want to tasted fettuccine
A: wait for my food plate
B: okey, let me speak with the waiter for our orders
A: its a good flavor
Before, start you eat you have to wait
What is The dining etiquette
table cutlery
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Don´t exchange your business card with a only hand
Call the people for their last name
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Ten minutes early before a meeting
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Are you ready to order
Thank you for the advice
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Its a new restaurant
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We have a interview about our cultures
Take my business card
We keep i contact
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Are you on vacation
Do you know french
Let me should you around for restaurants
Nearly form here there one of the most traditional french restaurants
Do you kwon proper form to ear
Do you give me some advices or tips
Polite way eat with both utensils fork and knife
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Present a Project final class
Lose Nervously
Utensils
Cooking or eaiting
Cutter fork and knife
