politeness (try out version)

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A short presentation on politeness in England and the USA. We listed some things that would be polite in England or the USA, but wouldn't be in Germany. This presentation is for the German "Oberstufe" and could be included in an ICC-lesson as a start-up or as a basis for discussions.

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Politenessin England and the USA

by Agata, Vivien and Doro

Politeness is a regulation of human

interaction, whose purpose is to

consider the other person's feelings,

according to expected norms, so that all

persons feel comfortable.

Definition

invitations

You should come by

some time!

Please comeby at

7 today!

tea

weather

blablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablabla

being overly polite

A: Excuse me!

B: Oh, I'm sorry.

A: I'm terribly sorry.B: Oh no, I'm sorry.

A: Don't be.

May I help you?

Congratulations!

Mr. CookAlan

- be curious

- be friendly

- ask questions

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