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2. Here is a list of things that people practise in different societies. Say which
of the followings you have been practising and which you have not been

practising. Then, explain each in four or ¿ve sentences. One has been done
for you.
Example: Cover mouth and nose

I have been practising it since my childhood. I cover my mouth and nose while
coughing and sneezing. For it, I use my handkerchief. If I do not have
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handkerchief, I use my hands or shoulder to cover my mouth and nose. I do it
so that harmful germs do not spread around.
a. say ‘Excuse me!’
b. take off shoes

c. switch off cell phone in a cinema hall
d. allow people to exit ¿ rst
e. say ‘Sorry.’
f. say ‘Thank you.’
g. greet people

h. inform the senior about a decision
i. wear formal out¿ t/clothes
j. use both hands CDC

3. What do you do to show proper etiquette in the following situations?
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Example: You need to pick something stuck in between your teeth in front
of other
I will say ‘excuse me!’ and use a toothpick.

b. You like the gift very much that is given to you by your friend on your
a. You don’t like the food that is served by your host at her home.
birthday.
c. The meal is not buffet style.

d. You want to say something to someone while he/she is busy talking to
someone else.

e. You bump into someone.
C. Follow-up activity

You have found your friends who do not know the rules of etiquette. They
are found doing the following things. Do you think these are polite
manners? If you want to advise them what do you say?

Example: blowing nose while eating

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