Manners: Etiquette, Polite Requests and Cultural Differences konu anlatımı

Reading – When in Rome, do as the Romans do:

“Good manners can be very different from one culture to another. In Japan, people bow to greet each other and it is considered rude to leave a tip in a restaurant. In the United Kingdom, people are expected to queue patiently and say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ all the time. In Türkiye, guests are supposed to take off their shoes when they enter a home, and hosts usually offer tea or Turkish coffee. In many Middle Eastern countries, you should eat with your right hand. Learning these customs shows respect for other cultures.”

Vocabulary: etiquette, manners, polite, rude, respectful, punctual, bow, shake hands, queue, tip, host, guest, custom, tradition, offend, appreciate

Netiquette (online manners): Don’t write in CAPITAL LETTERS (it looks like shouting) · Think before you post · Respect others’ privacy · Don’t share photos without permission

Polite requests and permission:

• Could you pass the salt, please? · Would you mind closing the door?
• May I sit here? · Is it OK if I take a photo? · Do you mind if I open the window?

Polite responses: Of course. · Go ahead. · I’m afraid not, sorry. · Not at all.

Writing – A guide for a foreign friend visiting Türkiye:

“Dear Tom, here are some tips for your visit! When you enter someone’s home, you are supposed to take off your shoes – hosts often give you slippers. Older people are shown great respect; it is polite to stand up when they enter the room and some young people kiss their hands during bayram. If someone offers you tea, it is considered polite to accept. During meals, guests are expected to taste every dish – and don’t be surprised if your host keeps offering you more food! Afiyet olsun!”