Backgroundofthetext2.Good mannersGood manners are the first mark of goodbreeding and reflect directlyon aperson'supbringing.Somerules of etiquetteorgood mannersaredifferentin different communities.For example,making somesound while eating a soup is okay in China,but is badmanners inlots of western countries.Shaking handsis good manners abroad, but in India, the traditional“namaste"" is favored.Eating with the fingers iscommon in some countries, but frowned uponelsewhereintheworld
2. Good manners Good manners are the first mark of good breeding and reflect directly on a person’s upbringing. Some rules of etiquette or good manners are different in different communities. For example, making some sound while eating a soup is okay in China, but is bad manners in lots of western countries. Shaking hands is good manners abroad, but in India, the traditional “namaste” is favored. Eating with the fingers is common in some countries, but frowned upon elsewhere in the world. 1. Background of the text
BackgroundofthetextHowever,good manners have a lot to do withbeing considerate and sympathetic towards othersfeelings. That is a human value and has little to dowith custom.Standing at the back of a lift if you haveto get off on the second floor, then pushing your wayout is bad manners. Good manners are a combinationofconsideration,customandcommonsense
However, good manners have a lot to do with being considerate and sympathetic towards others’ feelings. That is a human value and has little to do with custom. Standing at the back of a lift if you have to get off on the second floor, then pushing your way out is bad manners. Good manners are a combination of consideration, custom and common sense. 1. Background of the text
2Textcomprehension1. What examples does the author cite in thefirst paragraph to support her idea thatpeoplearenotbehaving aspolitelyasthyused to?2. What could a gracious manner probably bringabout according to the author?3.Whatmadetheauthorfeelall themoreappreciative of a thank-you note from a guestwhoattended Frank'sdaughter-in-law'sbirthdayparty?
1. What examples does the author cite in the first paragraph to support her idea that people are not behaving as politely as thy used to? 2. What could a gracious manner probably bring about according to the author? 3. What made the author feel all the more appreciative of a thank-you note from a guest who attended Frank’s daughter-in-law’s birthday party? 2. Text comprehension
Textcomprehension4. What phrase does the author think is just aspowerful as t thank-you note?5.Whyisitsoimportant tousegoodmannerswith ourown.families?6. What wish does the author express at theendofthearticle?
4. What phrase does the author think is just as powerful as t thank-you note? 5. Why is it so important to use good manners with our own families? 6. What wish does the author express at the end of the article? 2. Text comprehension
3Textstructure1. Part 1 (Para. 1): The writer presents hisobservation ofmanners:nowadayspeopleshowalack of good manners;they are lessfriendlyorlesspolitethanpeopleinthepast.2.Part 2 (Paras. 2-4):The writer raises andproves his opinion: good manners are a sortofhiddenbeauty secret;theymakeyoufeeland look better, and help to build up a niceimage of you
1. Part 1 (Para. 1): The writer presents his observation of manners: nowadays people show a lack of good manners; they are less friendly or less polite than people in the past. 2. Part 2 (Paras. 2-4): The writer raises and proves his opinion: good manners are a sort of hidden beauty secret; they make you feel and look better, and help to build up a nice image of you. 3. Text structure