We all know that the word "etiquette" means public norms of polite behavior and good-order rules among people, at work, at the table, at a party, at business meetings. In each country, the rules of conduct are different, but for some reason it is the British that are a model of polite tone and manners of behavior.

The whole world has long been laughing and joking at the English pedantry and the ability to remain unperturbable in any situation. But upbringing, alertness and correctness, only emphasize their impeccable culture. They never interrupt during a conversation and do not ask tactless questions. Do not enter into conflicts and try to bypass sharp corners. You will never hear rude words and high pitch, the English are too ambitious to behave this way. Their coldness and stiffness disarm.

At acquaintance and meetings it is inadmissible to hug and kiss on the cheek, but only shake hands. In England, it is not accepted to ask about the amount of income, age (especially women), marital status.

If it concerns business meetings, a visit to a doctor, solemn events, the delay on your part will be disrespectful. Excessive emotionality is not welcomed among the English, but they are generous with compliments on any occasion. These people are modest, and they are very proud, with a sense of dignity. The English never ask for help, do not complain and do not expect sympathy.

In England, the love of the family and of the Motherland is sacred. Here, family relations, problems in the family are not put on display, they do not discuss personal life and relatives. And despite the secrecy and closeness within the family, the English are very hospitable people.

Translation

We all know that the word “etiquette” means social norms of polite behavior and rules of good manners among people, at work, at the table, at a party, at business meetings. Each country has different rules of behavior, but for some reason the British are the model of polite tone and behavior.

The whole world has long been laughing and joking about English pedantry and the ability to remain calm in any situation. But good manners, attentiveness and correctness only emphasize their impeccable culture. They never interrupt during a conversation or ask tactless questions. They do not enter into conflicts and try to avoid sharp corners. You will never hear rude words or raised voices; the British are too ambitious to behave like that. Their coldness and stiffness are disarming.

When making acquaintances and meetings, it is unacceptable to hug or kiss on the cheek, but only shake hands. In England, it is not customary to ask about income, age (especially women), and marital status.

If it concerns business meetings, doctor's visits, special events, being late on your part will be disrespectful. Excessive emotionality is not welcomed among the British, but at the same time they generously give compliments on any occasion. These people are distinguished by modesty, while they are very proud, with a sense of self-esteem. The British never ask for help, do not complain and do not expect sympathy.

In England, love for family and homeland is sacred. Here they do not show off family relationships, family problems, or discuss personal life and relatives. And despite the secrecy and closeness within the family, the British are very hospitable people.

Upon arrival In England, perhaps the most important and necessary thing will be to learn how to behave correctly. The mentality of countries is different, which means that what was allowed in our country may be an extreme expression of rudeness and bad manners among the British. Therefore, studying the rules of etiquette in England is quite an interesting topic that will be useful for each of us.

English

and their ethics

Residents of England always follow the rules of etiquette, which many foreigners are amazed at. English politeness and equanimity in any situation are the subject of ridicule from strangers, but no one would have the desire to call someone who adheres to strict rules of etiquette rude. England is the country where the concept of a “true gentleman” originated. To become one, you need to have impeccable manners and observe etiquette.

It is worth noting that English etiquette has changed somewhat over the centuries, although the basic formalities have remained the same. For example, in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, it was customary to be late for social events so that no one would think that the person was in a hurry to this meeting, abandoning all his affairs .

Now being late is considered a sign of tactlessness and disrespect for the owners of the house, but no one comes to meetings in advance, so as not to cause them trouble. Modern rules require that guests arrive exactly on time, which many English people successfully comply with.

Communication

In communication, true Englishmen are reserved and unemotional. Discussing something loudly, gesticulating or otherwise showing your emotions is considered bad manners. For the British, excessive expression of emotions is considered a manifestation of theatricality, and therefore insincerity. Moreover, they will smile at you during a conversation no matter how they treat you personally. Etiquette requires the British to have a sense of self-esteem, which is revered not only among the inhabitants of Foggy Albion. Asking for help, complaining, seeking sympathy from others is not accepted here. You need to “keep your face” in any situation.

Flattering and showering compliments on your interlocutor is one of the rules of etiquette in England. Such is the variety of politeness the British have.

If you can show admiration to your opponent, then admiring yourself and bragging is a sign of bad taste. When talking about himself in a situation that requires this, a person is even inclined to somewhat belittle his achievements, rather than show vanity and complacency. This feature of etiquette in England originates from proper upbringing, since the younger generation is usually praised for modesty and restraint. An Englishman who openly entered into conflict is nonsense.

Code of conduct prohibits keeping your hands in your pockets while talking. Hands should always be in sight of the interlocutor. Like many other nations, this is considered a sign of openness and sincerity.

Making acquaintances in England is quite difficult. English etiquette dictates that acquaintance can only be made through an intermediary. Therefore, it is a common situation when even neighbors do not know and do not communicate with each other, since they were not introduced to each other, and addressing a stranger is considered indecent.

When greeting, the British shake hands, and do it quickly and easily, without holding someone else's hand in theirs. At all physical contact for the British it is forced necessity: when greeting, even women only pretend to exchange kisses and make a characteristic sound. Familiar gestures in the form of patting on the shoulder or ruffling hair are considered the height of tactlessness.

All conversations in English society come down to discussing the weather, news and other unimportant things. Even during a business conversation, they spend some time talking about neutral topics. Asking too personal questions, asking about money and family relationships is not accepted in England. It is considered absolutely normal to answer the question “How are you?” answer “How are you?”

Never talk to an Englishman about the people of Northern Ireland - this will cause coldness and disdain towards you.

You will also be treated differently if you call an Irishman or Welshman (Welsh) English. Don't talk to Brits in line or on the subway. When communicating, speak in a calm, even voice, without using slang or stupid remarks. Don't copy the British accent.

Foreign Englishmen who begin to really talk about the state of their affairs cause true Englishmen to icha n feeling of hostility.

The British try not to let anyone into their personal lives and expect the same attitude from others.

It is not accepted in society to make eye contact, especially in situations of forced contact, for example, in public transport. It is also a sign of bad parenting to look at a newspaper or book that another person is reading.

On the other hand, such reserved and cold English people have a sense of humor, which naturally differs from humor in other countries. But what cannot be taken away from them is the correct reaction to jokes and practical jokes. It is impossible to be offended by a prank or a joke directed at yourself in England, because then you will seem like an angry and ill-mannered person.

The British – true patriots. They are very sensitive to family and state traditions. The way of life plays an important role in the culture of England. The British always react negatively to negative remarks about their country or their way of life. Of course, they will not express their dissatisfaction to your face, but they will harbor resentment in their souls.

The British take a responsible approach to all life events. Even purchasing a car in this country turns into almost a ceremony. For an Englishman, a car is an indicator of prestige; it takes a long time to choose it and very carefully. According to etiquette, an Englishman's personal car should correspond to his social status and professional activities.

And, of course, the British, like true patriots, highly value their home and family. Cultured people in this country do not show off their personal lives, do not wash dirty linen in public in the event of family scandals, and do not share impressions of family and friends even with friends. The principle “My home is my castle” is firmly established in the public culture of England.

Table etiquette in England is observed impeccably. Even while at home, a person should use exactly the cutlery that is intended for each specific dish. Communication at the table must necessarily be universal: English etiquette prohibits whispering with a neighbor.

It is impolite to come visit without calling first. You should not look at the house or garden on your own; wait for the owner. While eating, turn the plate slightly away from you. At the end of the meal, leave some food on your plate. At the end of the meal, the host lifts the napkin, only after which the guests can leave the table. The next day, be sure to send a thank you note to the dinner organizer. If you are given a gift after the reception, accept it with gratitude.

If you are about If you are in trouble in a public establishment in England, do not even think about handing over a tip to the waiter - this is the height of indecency. Leave them under the edge of the napkin.

In Great Britain, it is not uncommon for ladies and gentlemen to dine in separate rooms.

In the UK there is an unspoken rule: dinner in a restaurant is paid for by the inviter. The British are very polite to waiters in restaurants. If you want the waiter to come to your table, you must raise your hand, but do not snap your fingers. If you want to stop eating but haven't finished eating, place your knife and fork on the sides of your plate. A good waiter will never remove anything from the table until everyone has finished eating. In England it is considered very bad manners to put your elbows on the table and talk with your mouth full. It is also impolite to sniff while eating; chewing noisily is a sign of bad upbringing in England.

It is customary to leave 10% of the bill price for services at the end of the meal if the bill does not say: Services included. Eating in Public In England it is acceptable to eat, drink and chew gum on the street or on public transport. You should not eat in shops, banks, offices or post offices.

Young people under the age of 18 are prohibited from drinking alcohol in public places. In some pubs and bars the age limit is 21 years. If you appear to be under 18 years of age, you may be asked for a photo ID: passport or driver's license. British culture allows men and women to drink alcohol together as a form of social behavior.

Cloth

In England it is customary to change clothes for dinner. Moreover, if you live with an English family, then every day you should wear a new dress (suit). You should not appear on the streets wearing clothes made of natural fur.

Students wear casual clothing during the day at school. For evening hours, you may want to bring special clothing, as some bars and clubs do not allow jeans or casual clothing. The weather in England is very changeable, so it's a good idea to bring warm, waterproof clothes, especially if you're visiting in autumn or winter. Even in midsummer, windy and rainy weather is not unusual in England. If you are staying with a host family, you should ensure that you are dressed decently at all times. You may offend your hosts by not dressing for breakfast, for example, but in general you can follow the hosts' example in matters of what kind of clothing is acceptable.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited on the London Underground, inside stadiums, on public transport or in closed spaces where there are many people.

It is better to do this on the street, in a personal car, hotel room, or in specially designated smoking areas.

Personal hygiene

Hotel bathrooms often lack a shower hose. This is explained by the fact that it is customary for the British to take a bath. They wash themselves in a sink filled with water.

You are supposed to flush the toilet after use and throw away toilet paper in the toilet. Feminine hygiene products should be placed in a special container. After visiting the toilet you are required to wash your hands. In Britain, people usually clear their noses using tissues. Some people keep napkins or handkerchiefs in their sleeve or pocket. It is impolite to blow your nose loudly. In England it is considered extremely rude to spit in public.

Many London houses are cool at night, even in summer. Therefore, do not be surprised if you are offered to take a heating pad to bed with you.

The water in the taps is quite clean for drinking and rinsing your teeth. However, some English people drink bottled water, and some people filter the water in jugs before using it internally.

Attitude towards people

It's common among the British be respectful to the ladies. Men stand up when a woman enters a room, move her chair away, open the door, and give up their seat on public transport. Women should sit up straight. It is forbidden to cross your legs, but you can cross them at the ankles.

Always let those older than you in rank or age go ahead. When entering a room, hold the door behind you. Always stand during the God Save the Queen anthem. Be polite more often. Say “thank you” and “please” at every opportunity.

The English are known as very polite people. Always stand at the back of the line and wait for your turn: to buy a ticket, at the bank, atpost office, for boarding a bus or train. If you "jump in line"Such people in England are called "jumpers", then although no one will say anything to you, sounds expressing ill will are guaranteed to you. If there is any doubt about the presence of one or more queues at the various cash desks, you should wait and stand behind the one who came in front of you. The British are not trying to break through first, they are very fair people. You'll often hear, "Who's next?" The general rule is that you are next if you are the first one in the queue!

In the United Kingdom, women are equal to men and demand fairness in their treatment. Both men and women should do an equal share of housework and childcare, although in many families this is not the case, and many couples organize their lives differently. For women's safety, walking alone at night is not a good idea. Make sure you are using a registered taxi and try not to be aloneas long as possible.

Behavior on the road

In England, you drive on the left! If you are used to driving on the right, be sure to look in the other direction when crossing the road.

If the road has black and white stripes, cars should stop and allow you to cross the road. You need to be careful as some drivers don't see you waiting to cross! In built-up areas, the speed limit is 30 mph (unless otherwise limited). On main roads - 60 mph (unless otherwise indicated). On highways and carriageways - 70 mph (unless otherwise indicated).

If you are taking a bus or train, try to buy your ticket before boarding. To board the bus, try to purchase a ticket in advance if possible (some bus stops have special machines), otherwise you can buy a ticket from the driver or conductor.

If you board a bus or train, you can sit next to the previous passenger (you don't have to ask!) If there is a double empty seat in front of you, sit by the window and leave a seat open for another passenger. It is considered rude to sit in an aisle with other passengers scrambling over you to sit. If someone is sitting next to you and you need to get off the bus, simply say, “Excuse me.” Most buses have priority seats. They are intended for elderly people, disabled people, pregnant women or passengers with small children in their arms. You can take these seats, but you must stand up and give up your seat if any of these passengers enter.

You can also stand on public transport. Some older buses have a limited number of standing passengers, so the conductor will not allow you to board if the bus is full. You can't stand on top of a double-decker bus!

How to say hello and goodbye to the British?

In England there are greetings depending on the time of day: “ Good morning!», « Good afternoon! And " Good evening! If you communicate with your friends or other people you know well, you can shorten these expressions to their informal counterparts: “ Morning! And " Evening!».

« Hiya! is a very informal greeting used mainly by teenagers. A combination of "hi" and "you". Translated as “Hello, how are you?”

When arriving in another country, you need to know exactly how long a particular period of the day lasts. In England, greet a person with the phrase “ Good morning! possible between early morning and lunch.

If you meet someone late at night, don't tell them " Good night! – in English this is not a greeting, but a farewell.

« Bye » - the most common English farewell. It is universal and applicable in almost any situation.

« Have a good day » (translated as “have a nice day”) - this is how you say goodbye to business partners and colleagues, a polite and courteous farewell.

« Keep in touch » - this is how they usually say goodbye when they know that they will not see their interlocutor for some time. Literally translated, “stay in touch,” that is, write, call, don’t disappear.

As you know, the United Kingdom consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is important not only from a geographical point of view; we must remember the strong sense of national pride inherent in each of these peoples.

The words English and British mean completely different things. A resident of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland can be called British (although many of them do not like this), but in no case English.

An Englishman is only a resident of England. Residents of Scotland are called Scots, Wales - Welsh, and Northern Ireland - Irish. Never call a Scotsman, a Welshman or an Irishman an Englishman.

In turn, although the United Kingdom is part of the European Union, the British do not like to be called Europeans. This is important when discussing issues concerning the European Union.

It is also worth remembering that Northern Ireland borders the Republic of Ireland - these are different countries. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, Ireland is not. It would be a mistake and almost an insult to call a resident of Ireland British.

What are they?

Each of the countries that make up the United Kingdom has its own history, culture and ancestral language. Separatist sentiments are quite strong in them, so be sensitive when discussing these issues and do not raise this topic first.

The British are quite restrained in their behavior, especially compared to representatives of the United States or southern European countries. Correctly, they do without violent gestures and exaggerated emotions. They do not tolerate familiarity, so do not rush to put your hand on the shoulder or put your arm around the waist of new acquaintances.

Have you ever taken part in business meetings with the British? What did you remember, what surprised you? Tell us about it in the comments!

Dialogues-illustrations for teaching students forms of address in English:

(In the bus)

Conductor: Any more fares, please?

Passenger: A thirty pence ticket, please.

C. Here you are, sir. Two pence change, thank you.

P. Thank you.

(In the restaurant)

Guest: Waitress, the bill, please!

Waitress: Two pounds and six pence, please.

G. Here you are. And keep the change.

W. Thank you, sir. Good-morning.

(Guide addressing tourists)

Guide: Ladies and Gentlemen! Take your seats, please. Our route takes us to Westminster, where we find several historic buildings, famous all over the world.

(In the shop)

Shop-assistant: Are you being served, gentleman? What can I do for you?

Customer: My friend and I want a pair of patent leather shoes.

S. What size do you take, sir?

C. Size seven for both of us, and both the pair in black if they are available.

(At school)

Teacher: Why are you late, Smith?

Pupil: I missed my train, Miss Jones.

(Jane calls her friend Betty's apartment. Betty answers the door)

J.: Hello, Betty!

B.: Oh, hallo, Jane! It's lovely to see you. Come in!

J.: Thank you. I'm glad you're at home. Is your mother in? I've got a favor to ask her.

B.: No, mummy’s out. She and daddy are at Auntie Margaret. But do come in and sit down.

(Conversation between Englishmen and a foreign schoolchild)

A: I beg your pardon. Could you repeat what you said?

B: Certainly. I said that tomorrow would be a day off my office.

A: I’m afraid I can’t grasp the word “day off”. Will you please explain it?

B: Oh, this word is combination use. It means a “free day” or “day’s holiday”.

(In the hospital)

Nurse: Good morning. May I ask your name?

Patient: Yes, I'm Mrs Goodwin.

N: Have you an appointment with Dr Rooke?

P: Yes, I have. He said he would see me at ten this morning.

N: Shall I tell him you are here, Mrs Goodwin?

P: Yes, please do.

Dialogues-illustrations for teaching students forms of greeting, introduction, congratulations, wishes, sympathy in English:

(Meeting of two old acquaintances)

D: Good evening, Jack. I hope you are well?

J: Very well, thank you, and you, David?

D: Much the same as usual, you know. I'm very glad to see you again. How are your wife and children?

J: They are all in the best of health, thanks.

(An unexpected meeting of former classmates)

A: Excuse me for stopping you like this, but aren’t you Tom Wallace?

T: Yes, that’s my name.

A: Don’t you remember me? I’m Alec Bell, we were at school together.

T: My goodness! So we were! This is a great pleasure (They shake hands warmly).

(Meeting of friends who have not seen each other for a long time)

F: Hallo, old boy, where have you suddenly sprung from?

A: Well, I never! If it isn't Fressy Carter! My first day back in London, and I run into you. How is everyone? Are you still living in Wimbledon?

F: Yes, we’re still in the same place – we are all fine; and what are you doing, Alan? Have you come over from the States on a business trip?

A: No, we’ve come back for good.

(Tom visits his school friend)

Tom: Good morning, Mrs Brown, is Denis at home?

Mrs Brown: Yes, he’s just come from school. Please come in.

Dennis: Hello, Tom. I’m glad to see you, please sit down.

T: Thanks.

D: How have you been lately?

T: Oh, splendid, thanks, and how are you?

D: I’ve had a slight cold, but it’s better now.

T: How's school?

D: Oh, lots of home assignments these days. The exams start in a week.

T: So do mine.

(At a party. Acquaintance of two young people who were next to each other at the table)

J: Perhaps I’d better introduce myself. My name's Ralph Jefferson. I'm studying at London University.

H: My name's Catherine Hogg. I'm a medical student.

(In an institution. Meeting colleagues without an intermediary)

S: I should introduce myself – Peter Smith. I'm in the accounts department.

J: Philip Jones. Pleased to meet you, Peter. Or do they call you ‘Pete’

S: Usually “Peter”. What section are you in?

(Introducing your relative to a work colleague)

X: You’ve met Mrs Cooper, Becky, haven’t you?

B: I’m afraid I haven’t.

X: Oh, I’m sorry I thought you had. Mrs Cooper, this is Miss Brand, my wife’s cousin.

B: How do you do, Mrs Cooper?

C: How do you do, Miss Brand?

(meeting of old friends)

H: Why, John Brown! I haven’t seen you for years. Don't you recognize me?

J: I'm sorry. I know your face, but your name escapes me.

H: Helen James. Do you remember me now? We were at university together.

J: Helen! Of course, I remember you now! How nice to see you again! I don’t think you know my wife, Dora, this is Helen James, an old university friend of mine.

D: Hello.

H: Very nice to meet you, Dora.

(Meeting friends on Christmas Eve)

C: Merry Christmas!

D: The same to you.

C: How will you spend the holidays?
D: I’m going on a trip with two friends of mine.

C: Well, I hope you have a good time.

D: Thank you. I hope you enjoy holidays, too.

(Happy Birthday greetings among friends)

A: Many happy returns of the day, Eve!

B: Oh, is it your birthday? Many happy returns!

C: Happy birthday, Eve!

E: Thank you.

(Sympathy for a friend's illness)

A: You’re not looking well today.

B: No, I’m out of sorts.

A: I’m sorry to hear that, what’s the matter?

B: I don’t know; just don’t fall well, that’s all.

A: I hope it’s nothing serious, but you must be careful. There are a lot of colds about just at present.

(Toast with wishes of success in your new job)

A (holds up his glass): Well, here’s luck to you in your new job.

B: Cheers!

(Letter of condolences)

My dear Mrs Darling,

We are so very shocked to hear of the sorrow that has come to you. If there is anything that either my husband or I can do, I earnestly hope that you will get in touch with us.

With deepest sympathy,

Alice Blake.

(Letter of congratulations to a friend for promotion)

Dear Mr Brown,

We are so glad to hear the good news of your success; it was a splendid achievement. Congratulations!

Yours sincerely, James Browen.

Appendix 2.

Illustrative dialogues for teaching students the forms of gratitude, apology, request, advice, and suggestions in English:

(Expressing gratitude to a friend)

M: Here’s the book I promised you, John.

J: Thanks very much, Martin. I'll be careful with it. When do you want it back?

M: Any time. I'm in no hurry for it.

J: I should’ve finished it by next week. Thanks again.

(Expression of gratitude to friends)

P: Many thanks, John, for going to all that trouble for us.

J: Don’t thank me, Peter, thank Dorothy. She’s the one who did all the running around.

P: Well, thank you, then, Dorothy. It was very good of you and we’re very grateful.

D: That’s okay, Peter, I didn’t mind a bit.

(Letter of thanks to friends for their kind reception)

My dear Mrs Robbins,

It was more than good of you to give my husband and me so much pleasure. We enjoyed and appreciated all your kindness to us more than we can say…

Once again thank you ever so much for your generous hospitality. With our kindest regards to you both.

Very sincerely yours,

Dorothy Day.

(On a London street: address to a passerby)

A: Excuse me, but I wish to know where the Victoria Hotel is.

B: I’m sorry I don’t know. You'd better ask someone else.

A: Sorry to have troubled you.

B: I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.

(On the bus: apology for awkward behavior)

Man: I’m sorry, I think I trod on your foot.

Woman: that’s all right, it’s a very bumpy ride.

(Visiting a friend: apology for involuntary sloppiness)

Mrs J: Oh, I’m sorry Ruth, that was my fault entirely.

Mrs M: Never mind, it couldn’t be helped.

Mrs J: I’m so sorry – how clumsy of me. Do forgive me.

Mrs M: Don’t worry about it, we can easily clean it up.

Mrs J: I'll go and get something to mop it up with.

(Apology for unfulfilled promises)

A: I’m sorry I haven’t been able to find those books for you yet. I just haven’t had time to look for them properly since I saw you.

B: That’s quite all right, I’m in no great hurry for them.

A: I really am sorry, but I’ll have them for you next time you come.

(Request)

M: John, I wonder if you’d mind running down to the shop for some sugar, I’m right out of it.

J: All right, Mum. How much do you need?

M: Two pounds, thanks. And on the way could you please drop this book in at the library for me?

J: All right.

M: If I were you, I’d go now because it looks as if it could start raining at any moment.

J: All right, I’m off now.

(Ask a friend to borrow money)

K: David, would you mind lending me a bit of money? I’m afraid I forgot to bring anyone with me.

D: I’m sorry, I can’t, Ken, I’ve only got enough for the bus fare myself. Why don't you ask Peter? He might be able to help you.

K: That’s an idea. Thanks.

(At the tourist office)

Customer N: Which flight should we take, do you think?

Clerk: I’d advise you to take the earlier one, Sir. It’s a direct flight and much quicker.

N: Very well, I’ll take your advice. Can you get us four seats together?

C: I’ll try, but I may not be able to. Evening flights are always heavily booked.

N: If you’ll just take a seat for a few minutes, Sir, I’ll check for you.

N: Thank you.

Appendix 4

1) Add new phrases that are thematically similar to those given. Say it in English:

Wait a minute\a moment, please.

Happy New Year!

May I have this disk, please?

Won't you be in the party?

See you in an hour.

2) Construct a dialogue using phrases from brackets that correspond to the situation:

What do you say...?

1. … when the door bell rings? (Who is here? Come in please)
2. …when you can’t go with your friend? (I'm sorry. I can't)
3. …when you want to know the time? (What time is it?)
4. …when you don’t remember somebody’s name? (I’m sorry. I’ve forgotten your name)
5. …when you want to buy something as present? (How much is it? Could you help me with present for my friend?
6. …when the telephone rings? (Hello! Who is speaking?)
7. …when you attempt to ask a girl out for the first time? (Do you want to go to a party? Will you go out with me? I’d like to spend more time with you.)

3) In this task, students are required to determine which speech etiquette formulas can be used in the following situations:

1. Introduce your friends to your parents\others.

2. To be grateful for someone to his\her present.

3. Invite your friends to a party. Ask them to bring the music disk themselves.

4. You are going to make the New Year party. Write a plan for organizing it.

5. Say a few words to a person who is going to a party.

4) An option is also possible in written form:

Everyone has a New Year card. Please, write your wishes to whom you want.

5) In the productive speech task, students are required to compose dialogues based on the proposed situations using speech etiquette formulas: requests, apologies, refusals, thanks.

Situation A

Invite your friend to the New Year Fancy Dress Ball party, which will be in the evening and there will be prizes for the best costumes!

Situation B

Say a few words to a foreign friend who has arrived in Tashkent on a short visit and has come to the party.

Situation C

Ask the girl out for the first time.

Situation D

Your friend is busy with organizing the party and needs help.

6) The following version of situational exercises is also very effective:

Make up short dialogs on the following situations:

Two friends meet after Christmas.

You are sitting with your friend and you are looking for your pen.

You are in a hurry and meet your friends who want to talk about the party.

You are planning to go to the party and ask your mother to give you a permission to go there.

See the models:

Situation: Olga meets her guests.

O: Oh, Nancy! I'm happy to see you here.

N: That wasn’t easy. My mother was against this party, but I tried to persuade her. …This is for you.

O: Thank you very much for your nice present, Nancy!

N: Oh, I’m glad you like it.

O: Yes, of course. It's wonderful!

7) The following task is given at home:

Think and write a celebration of one of the suggested holidays: Cookie Day, Grandparents Day and Favorite Movie Day.

You can use expressions: my holiday is…; it is celebrated…; because there is not...; I think...

"Echo"

The main task of this game is to teach students to use various compliment options in speech, to develop lexical and phonetic skills, and to cultivate a culture of speech behavior.

Children, in accordance with the game task of the “Echo” game, repeat after the teacher the phrase he uttered, exactly following the model or correcting it (by agreement). The teacher uses individual compliment phrases, and then adds an appeal and motivation to them and emphasizes the manifestation of goodwill in intonation, gestures, and facial expressions.

John, you have a good sense of humor!

Mary, you have a beautiful smile!

Jane, you are a good singer!

Your mum is great!

You are handsome!

You look good!

You are so intelligent!

You are good-natured!

You are kind-hearted!

She is pretty!

You are beautiful!

You are wonderfully kind!

How well do you look!

You are a person of good taste!

It's a pleasure to talk to you.

"Wonderful transformations"

The main goal of this game is to develop lexical skills (forms of compliments), activate learned phrases, stimulate the reproduction of compliment phrases, and cultivate a culture of speech behavior.

The fur toy turns to the child with a request to praise it, and for this it promises to turn into someone. The child remembers the compliment. The teacher quietly replaces the toy with a new one. This is repeated several times.

1. John, you like my new dress, don’t you?
2. You look wonderful in it.

1. Marry, do you like my blouse?
2. Yes, I do. It's beautiful. The blouse goes well with your colouring.

1. Phil, you like my suite, don’t you?
2. The suite becomes you to great advantage.

1. Do you like my new hairstyle?
2. This hairstyle is just right for you.

"Polite guesses"

The main objective of this game is to teach students to quickly react to a speech situation, develop speaking skills, organize oral training, develop long-term memory, and cultivate a culture of speech behavior.

Children stand in a circle, a leader is chosen; he stands in the middle of the circle and closes his eyes. Children. Holding hands, they walk in a circle, saying:

"One two three four five,

Try to guess

Who will praise you now?

Will he give you a compliment?”

“One, two, three, for,

Try to guess right

Who now compliments you for?”

With the last word, the children stop, the teacher touches one of them. He immediately pronounces the praise, and the driver must guess who said it. Children should be encouraged to use different forms, as well as to repeat the same expressions many times:

You are nice. You are kind. You are clever. What a good girl (boy)! How beautiful! What a nice dress! You read well. You run fast. You look lovely. How kind you are! You are very intelligent. You are handsome. You're beautiful. You look well. She sings well. He writes correctly. You have nice eyes. You have beautiful hair. You have a good voice.

Situational exercises

Exercise 1.

Complete the sentences below with appeals selected from the list provided. If there is no need to use appeals, write the word nothing next to this sentence. Some of the words in the list can be used in several cases, others in none.

Here are three examples:

1. Department store assistant to a woman customer: Can I help you,…?

Answer: Madam.

1. Parents to their child: What are you doing,...?

Answer: dear, love, darling.

1. Railway traveler to a ticket clerk: one ticket to Lancaster, please,…

Answer: nothing

Grandma Granddad love

Officer Caller Mummy My friend Madam

Viewers Gentleman Listeners Granny Dear Mate

Ladies and Gentleman Your Majesty Man and women Daddy Darling Grandpa

1. child to his or her mother: Can I go out,...?
2. Telephone operator: Please, hold the line…
3. Television presenter to people watching at home: Welcome to the Saturday Night Show,…
4. Child to his or her Grandfather: Thank you for the present,…
5. Someone to a bank clerk or librarian: Can you help me,…
6. Someone making a speech to his audience: I’ll try to be brief,…
7. Polite shop-assistant to a mate customer: Can I help you,…
8. Someone to the Queen: Good evening,…
9. Customer to a shop-assistant: Can I try on this coat,…?
10. Wife to her husband: you look tired,…
11. Radio presenter to people at home: Now we have a surprise for you,…
12. Workman to a man passing by: What’s the time,...?
13. Policeman to a man who asks for help: Yes,…
14. Policeman to a woman who asks for help: Yes,…
15. Someone to a policeman: Excuse me,…
16. Child to his or her grandmother: here are your glasses,…
17. Woman shopkeeper in a small, friendly shop to a customer: What would you like,…
18. Soldier to his commander: Can I go,...?
19. Child to his or her father: Good night,…
20. Someone to a stranger in the street: Excuse me,…

Exercise 2. Fill the gaps in the dialogs.

(address to the taxi driver)

1. …! …, ….!
2. Yes, …Where to?
3. Take me to the Savoy Hotel,…
4. ..., sir.

(chance meeting with an old acquaintance after a long time)

1. …, but haven’t we met before?
2. … …, I can’t place you.
3. Last Summer at Brighton.
4. But..., you are Mike. How stupid of me. I … … …, I should have remembered.

(expression of gratitude to friends)

- … …, John for going to all that trouble for us.

Don’t ..., Peter, ... Dorothy. She is the one who did all the running around.

Well, … …, then, Dorothy. It was very good of you and we’re very grateful.

- … …, Peter, I didn’t mind a bit.

(talking on the phone)

Mrs Garret: ...?

Joey: …. This is Joey Burke speaking. … … speak to Sasha,...?

Mrs G.: … … Sasha! There’s somebody … … … for you.

Sasha: …This is Sasha

Joey: ..., Sasha. This is Joey Burke ... ... New York.

Sasha: ..., Joey! … … …?

Joey: I'm fine. How are you doing?

Sasha: …I’m having a great time in Atlanta!

Exercise 3. Render from Russian into English. Different polite variants are possible.

1. I understand everyone has flaws.
2. But I am outraged by your son’s attitude towards his studies.
3. True, he never shone in English.
4. You know, learning a foreign language is very difficult.
5. Last week he missed almost all of his classes.
6. And he didn't pass a single test.
7. And before the exam, he didn’t have the courage to come and explain himself.
8. And in his written work he makes many serious mistakes.
9. The director might even want to expel him.
10. My son never believed that he had any problems.

Exercise 4. Render the following dialogs from Russian into English, according to English spoken etiquette.

№1.

J. How about a cup of coffee this afternoon, Diana?

D. Good idea. Where will we meet, George?

J. I'll be waiting for you near the post office at 4 o'clock.

D. It's a little early for me. Can we meet half an hour later?

J. Okay, that suits me. See you later.

№2.

A. Excuse me, can you tell me what time it is?

B. Sorry, but I didn't hear what you said.

A. I said: “Can you tell me what time it is?” My clock stopped.

B. Mine too, I’m sorry.

A. Don't worry, I'll ask someone else.

№3.

M. This is the book I promised you, John.

J. Thank you very much, Martin. I'll be very careful. When should I return it?

M. Any time. She's in no hurry for me.

J. I'll finish it by next week. Thanks again.

№4.

E. Hello! Who do I see?

B. Yes, yes! What a surprise!

E. I'm very glad to meet you, Bill. I was thinking about you.

B. It's just wonderful to meet you again, Andy. It's been a long time since you and I were together, hasn't it?

E. Definitely.

B. How are things going with you?

E. ok, thank you. What about you?

B. Not bad.

E. I hope we meet again, Bill.

B. I'll call you, Andy, as soon as I get to the phone.

№5.

Sorry

Yes, what is it?

Could you show me the way to Victoria station?

Exercise 5.

Students are presented with situations and must create dialogues and act them out using forms of polite communication.

1. Greeting

1. Say “Hello” to your English friend.
2. Say “Hello” to your English teacher.

1. Acquaintance

1. Introduce a new friend to your mother or father.
2. Introduce your English teacher to Mrs Burke.
3. Introduce two students to each other.

1. Saying “Good-bye”

1. Say “Good-bye” to your history teacher.
2. Say “Good-bye” to your mother or father.
3. Say “Good-bye” to your best friend.

1. Gratitude

1. Say “Thank you” to your English friend for his small present for you.
2. Say “Thank you” to the policeman who explained to you how to get to the downtown.

1. Congratulations and good wishes

1. You are at birthday party. Congratulate and give a present to the birthday person.
2. You are the birthday person. Respond to these congratulations.

1. Regrets, consolation, sympathy (Regret, reassurance)

1. Your favorite team lost the game. Calm them down.
2. The parents are reassuring their daughters that she’ll pass the exam.

1. Advice

1. One of you wants to buy tape-recorder. Ask you partner for advice.
2. One of us wants to sell a bicycle. Ask your partner for advice.

Exercise 6. Use understatement to:

1. express your dislike of some TV programmes;
2. criticize some recent innovations in the school system;
3. disagree with your teacher in the subject of getting ready for exams;
4. describe to a friend of you’re the frame of mind/ state of health of your other acquaintance who feels wretched / is very unhappy / terribly ill.

Write in brief:

1. a critical review of an article / essay written by a friend of yours.
2. The characteristics of somebody who you think is unfit to be elected a president.

Preview:

English lesson plan on the topic: Speech etiquette. Addressing a stranger and forms of address in the family.

Tasks:

Educational: introduce students to the concept of “speech etiquette”; teach them to address a stranger; systematize their knowledge about forms of treatment in the family.

Developmental : develop students’ phonemic awareness; develop students’ logical thinking and ability to guess; develop long-term memory of students, develop cognitive, emotional-volitional, need-motivational, intellectual spheres of students’ personality.

Educational : cultivate a culture of speech behavior; cultivate respect for the rules of speech etiquette in England; cultivate interest in the culture of the language being studied.

Lesson type: combined;

Methods: story method, exercises, illustrative and visual material, explanation method, oral control.

Equipment: chalkboard with chalk notes, Happy English -2 Kuzovlev V.P., task cards.

Literature: Foreign languages ​​at school 2003 No. 3, Happy English -2 Kuzovlev V.P.

Lesson Plan

1. Organization of the beginning of the lesson.
2. Introductory conversation between the teacher and the class about speech etiquette.
3. Form you/you.
4. Addressing a stranger.
5. Forms of address in the family.
6. Performing training exercises.
7. Reflection

1.Good morning children. I'm very glad to see you. I don’t want you to name the problem of our lesson. Look at the blackboard. Here is the picture, you have to guess the problem.

Well done. Today we’ll speak about English spoken etiquette.

2.Teacher's message. Nowadays, when contacts with other countries are expanding. When the internationalization of all spheres of public life occurs, a foreign language becomes really in demand in a person’s practical and intellectual life.

When using a language, it is very important to know the rules of speech behavior. Every country has unwritten laws for the situational use of linguistic units. For example, the phrase You look fat, addressed to an interlocutor from a country experiencing food problems, can serve as a compliment that indicates his material well-being. At the same time, this phrase, addressed to an interlocutor from a country with a highly developed standard of living, may turn out to be tactless and the interlocutor will not have the desire to continue the conversation.

The teacher should also mention the distance separating the interlocutors. There are four main distances: intimate (up to 0.5m), personal (from 0.5m to 1.2m), social (from 1.2m to 3.5m) and public (from 3.5m and beyond).

intimate distance- This is an emotionally charged zone used to show love, protection, and comfort when communicating between the closest people.Personal distancetypical for informal contacts between friends.Social distance- this is the usual distance between acquaintances and sometimes strangers during a business conversation, a school lesson, etc.Public distanceis typical for one-way communication between the lecturer and the audience and requires raising the voice, stylizing gestures and clearer pronunciation.

The distance between participants in communication largely depends on the national and cultural characteristics of the country or region. The features of distance described above apply in English-speaking society, but they do not apply, for example, to Latin Americans, who usually talk to each other at a closer distance. This leads to some misunderstanding when communicating with US citizens. North Americans instinctively move away during a conversation, while Latinos are under the impression that US citizens are cold and unfriendly. Thus, the importance of information about the characteristics of distances accepted in a particular society is obvious.

It is also important to know sign language. For example, a handshake in English-speaking society is a socially distanced social etiquette. Gentlemen should certainly shake hands when they meet. The hostess of the house greets guests at a party with a handshake. At the same time, holding each other's hands for some time means for the British an intimate communication distance. A prolonged handshake thus takes on additional meaning.

Speech etiquette is a nationally specific and socially fixed stereotype of communication that allows you to correctly choose the appropriate greeting or farewell, apology or gratitude, request or wish, various kinds of polite, friendly attitude towards the interlocutor in a given situation. Speech etiquette manifests itself throughout all communication, but it is especially important in the first minutes, when establishing contact.

Test questions for students:

What is speech etiquette?

Why do you need to know the rules of speech etiquette?

Where does speech etiquette manifest itself?

3. Teacher's message. Previously existing form in English You already in the 17th century it fell out of use, surviving only in the Bible and poetry. There is only one form left: you. All shades of contacts, from rudely familiar to emphatically official, are conveyed through intonation and the choice of appropriate forms and designs. For example:

Hey, what's the time?

What time is it, Nick?

Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please?

4. Teacher's message. You should know. That such forms of address as “Citizen”, “Grazhdanochka” do not exist in the English language. They correspond to Sir, Madam, Miss. The form "Comrade" (comrade) is accepted only among members of the communist and socialist parties. Sir (more often in the USA) is used in relation to a man older in age, rank or social status, for example: student to teacher, soldier to officer, seller to buyer, maid to tenant, waiter to client. But women, as a rule, do not use this address.

Madam is used in the same cases, but in relation to a woman, Miss – in relation to a girl, young woman. This is also an accepted form of address from a buyer to a seller, or from a cafe visitor to a waitress.

How children address the teacher.

In the UK: Sir or Mr + surname (for a man); Miss+last name or just Miss (to a woman)

In the USA: Sir or Mr+last name (for a man); Mrs+last name, Miss+first name (to a woman).

In the USA, Professor is used to refer to a teacher of any rank.

You should know that calling Mister, Missis, Miss without a name sounds very impolite.

Addresses – waiter\waitress\porter\nurse are falling out of use. To attract the attention of people of the named professions, the expression Excuse me, please is used.

5. Message. Forms of address in the family.

Small children - to mother and father: Mummy, Daddy; children under 10 years old: Mum, Dad; adults from the upper and middle classes: Mother, Father.

Children - to their grandparents: Granny, Grandma, Grandpa; adults from the upper and middle classes: Grandfather, Grandmother.

To aunt and uncle: Auntie, Uncle.

6. Performing training exercises:

Ex.I. Choose the best answer.

1. When you address a middle-aged man whose name you don’t know, you say:

1. Mister; b) Sir; c) Excuse me, please.

1. If it is a woman, you say:

1. Madam; b) Lady; c) Mrs; d) Excuse me, please.

1. If you want to address an American tourist (Mrs Jane Hardy) whom you have known for a few days, you say:

1. Madam; b) Mrs Hardy; c) Jane

1. If you want to address a British scientist (Doctor John Brown) aged 50, you say:

1. Mr Brown; b) Dr Brown; c) Doctor; d)John.

1. If you want to address a visiting English teacher called Helen Parker, aged 25-30 (unmarried), you call her:

1. Helen; b) Miss Helen; c) Miss Parker; d) Miss.

Ex.2. How would you address the following people?

1. a girl of 18, unmarried (Judie Brown);
2. a married woman aged 35 (Elsie Smith);
3. a stranger of 25\75;
4. a university professor (David Clark);
5. your English teacher;
6. a friend of your own age;
7. your father;
8. your uncle (John Brighton);
9. Peter Burnett's father (mother);
10. An elderly woman in the street who seems to have lost her way (you want to help her).

Ex.3. Insert a suitable form of address in the blank spaces.

1. “I hope it’s nothing serious,...” (to your doctor, Jack Wilson).
2. “..., how nice to see you again after such a long time” (to your friend, Jane Walsh).
3. “Yes, ..., I’ll try not to forget about it” (to your friend, Martin Blackwood).
4. “…, I wonder if you could find time to read my paper” (to a university professor, John Bridges).
5. “…, could you tell me the way to the nearest post-office?” (to an elderly man in the street).
6. “…, this is my friend James (to your mother).

Ex.4. Insert a suitable form of address for each case.

“Thank you..., I think I can manage myself.”

1. to your father;
2. to your friend Michael Black;
3. to your teacher;
4. to your friend’s father (William Graind);

“Yes,...she is waiting for you”

1. to Peter Miller, aged 35 (you don’t know him well);
2. to the family doctor, Alan Price;
3. to your sister Helen;
4. to Mrs Alice Blackboot, a neighbor, aged 82.

1. What have you found out during the lesson?

Open your diaries and write down your home task. You have to make up the dialogues. Your marks are…

So the lesson is over. Good-bye.

English topic Table Manners talks about how to behave properly while eating. This text in English will tell you that you should not put your elbows on the table, slurp loudly and be late for guests. Table Manners is a topic in English, which will be useful for everyone who travels and leads an active social life.

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Table Manners

Table manners vary from country to country. But knowing how to behave during meals is very important in any community. We have certain rules that tell us what to do, how to eat and what utencils to use.

There are some things that you should and shouldn`t do wherever you are.

Never speak with your mouth full, beacuse it is inappropriate to show people what you have in your mouth. So chew with your mouth closed, do not make noises when you eat and don`t make a mess on your plate.

Get rid of your bad habit of putting your elbows on the table. It is not polite to make bad comments about food, the cook can be seriously offended. When you want something that is standing far from you, ask the other guests to pass it.

Take as much food as you want, but eat as much as you take. It is better to ask for another portion than to leave your plate full.

Eating and drinking too fast is also unacceptable even if you are very hungry. Don`t leave your spoon in the cup when drinking tea or coffee. Put vegetables and pasta onto the fork with the help of your knife. If your food is too hot, just be patient and wait a little, don't blow on it.

In most European countries you should use a fork and a knife . But there are some exceptions. For example don`t be afraid to use your hand if you are eating chicken or taking a slice of bread.

In Asian countries it is normal to use your fingers or chopsticks.

If you are invited for dinner, be on time and don`t forget to thank the host.

These are the basic rules of etiquette. If you want to look good during meals you should know and follow them.

Translation-----

Table manners

Table manners vary from country to country. But knowing how to behave at the table is very important in any society. We have certain rules that tell us what to do, how to eat and what equipment to use.

Here are some dos and don'ts.

Never speak with your mouth full because it is not acceptable to show people what is in your mouth. So chew with your mouth closed, don't make noises while eating, and don't make a mess on your plate.

Get rid of the terrible habit of resting your elbows on the table. It is rude to comment poorly on food, as it could seriously offend the chef. When you want something that is far away from you, ask another guest to pass it on.

Take as much food as you want, but eat as much as you take. It's better to ask for a new portion than to leave a full plate.

Eating too quickly is unacceptable even if you are very hungry. Do not leave the spoon in the cup when drinking coffee or tea. Vegetables and pasta are placed on the fork using a knife.

If your food is too hot, be patient and wait a little, don't blow on it.

In most European countries you need to use a fork and knife. But there are some exceptions, for example, don't be afraid to use your hands when eating chicken or picking up a piece of bread. In Asian countries, it is normal to use fingers or chopsticks.

If you are invited to dinner, arrive on time and don't forget to thank the host.

Here are the basic rules of etiquette. If you want to look good while eating, you must know them and follow them.