UNIT 1
GIVING, WITHHOLDING AND REPORTING PERMISSION
EXERCISE
1. vocabulary in use
Solve the crossword puzzle using appropriate words from the text.
- uncomfortable; humiliating
- A part of a piece of clothing that covers your arms way
Down
- Show
- in a strong or definite way
- opposite
- co-workers
2.Reading Comprehension
ii. Read the text again, and answer the following questions.
a. Mention any one difference between the American and the Japanese greetings.
Ans: The differences between the American greetings and the Japanese greetings are:
(i) Americans shake their hands firmly, whereas the Japanese do not do so.
(ii) In America, there is physical contact during greetings, but it is not so in Japan.
(iii) The Japanese bow as per the degree of respect, but the Americans do not do so.
b. What type of clothes should Muslim women not wear in Muslim countries?
Ans: Muslim women should not wear short clothes revealing their bodies in Muslim countries.
c. Is your main meal of the day same as that in Britain?
Ans: No, it is not. We have the main meal in the morning and in the evening.
d. In which countries do people prefer discussing business during meals?
Ans: People prefer discussing during meals in Britain and the United States.
e. When is it necessary to print your business card in the local language?
Ans: It is necessary to print your business card in the local language while you are going to a country where our language is not spoken widely.
f. Where does the physical distance between the speakers play a significant role?
Ans: The physical distance between the speakers play a significant role in most South American countries and Mexico.
C. Follow-Up activities
1. Work in a small group. Think of one or two examples of good manners for the following contexts in your country. Write them in your exercise book, and present them to the class.
a. Greetings → Greeting to people saying Namaste.
b. Clothes → Wearing national and cultural dresses of Nepal.
c. Food and drink → Eating homemade Nepali food.
d. Doing business → Not tricking people in business.
Grammar
A. Engage yourself
Read the following conversations, and find whether the girl is giving or withholding permission.
