Reading 1: Being Polite from Culture to Culture
Being polite from culture to culture is not always the same — a gesture that is respectful in one country can seem rude or overly formal in another. This reading passage looks at how ideas of politeness change around the world, from greetings and gift-giving to eye contact and personal space. For a related look at social customs, see Good Manners Around the World.
Instructions for the Activity: Read the article in your book, pages 53 and 54. The title of the reading passage is “Being Polite from Culture to Culture”. Complete the quiz below after reading the article. (Comprehension Checking Quiz)
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
1. Why is it important for travelers to understand cultural differences in politeness?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
2. What is the main purpose of a handshake in different cultures?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
3. How can eye contact be perceived differently in different cultures?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
4. What is the main topic of the book Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
5. What is one cultural difference mentioned in the passage regarding personal space during conversations?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
7. What is an example of a cultural difference in time mentioned in the passage?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
8. According to the passage, why is it important to learn about cultural differences?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
9. How might the gesture for "come here" differ across cultures?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture''
10. In Vietnam, what is considered rude to do with the palm of your hand?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Unit 3 – Reading 1 – Finding the Main Idea – Quiz
This second quiz focuses on identifying the main idea of the passage rather than individual details.
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Question 8: What is the main idea of the eighth paragraph?
Read the article on pages 53 and 54 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”
Question 9: What is the main idea of the whole reading passage?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
