BEGLA- 135- UNIT- 1- Starting And Ending Conversations- English in Daily Life- IGNOU Subject
INTRODUCTION
- Before we start the thick of things, I'll let you in on the mindset you need to have when starting up a conversation.
- Lets break the fear of speaking to strangers that really comes from the fear of seeming "Weird" or looking foolish.
- You're essentially afraid of the other person's reactions, like a strange look that says "I don't want to talk to you", or even someone laughing at you.
- (Of course, this very rarely happens in real life!).
READING COMPREHENSION : ETIQUETTE
- People shake hands because long ago men held out their empty hand to show that they were not holding daggers or other weapons.
- A man helps a woman across a street or out of a car because years ago in western countries women's skirts reached to the soles of their shoes and they had to hold them up with their hands and also look down to keep from tripping.
- Times and manners have changed but some rules of etiquette are followed all round the world specially in formal situations.
- It is, however, interesting to know about these rules even if you do not need to follow all of them.
Table Manners
- Different countries have different 'Polite' ways to use the knife, fork, and spoon, and any one of the ways is all right.
- A napkin should be laid in the lap and never tucked into any part of the clothing.
- You should not begin to eat until your host or hostess has begun.
- It is bad manners to take too large mouthfuls or to talk while there is any food in your mouth.
- These are the main rules of table manners, but there are many more.
Gifts
- Gifts should not be too expensive or too personal (like clothing) unless you know the person very well.
- Flowers and chocolates are proper gifts from boys to girls.
- Now-a-days young people give treats to friends
SAMPLES OF GREETINGS
- Introducing and greeting someone are the first thing we say to someone or meet someone new to make them relaxed and comfortable.
- It may be at any place like at official meeting, party or gathering.
- We could use some of these expressions while introducing our self.
- Formal is more polite and also if you don't know the person.
- Informal is used when talking to friends only!
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