F2F Class Notes 3rd May (Celeste) [S]

Demo StudentMichelle J

Vocabulary

Book: A Preliminary Course of Spoken English pg. 4

for instance – for example

St. = Saint

Speaking exercise

  1. What is the main reason for the difference between the American way of introduction and the Japanese way of introduction? 
    The main reason for the difference is that Americans use verbal greetings and the Japanese use nonverbal greetings.
  2. What are the traditional rules of introduction in Japan?
    The traditional rule is young people have to be introduced first.
  3. How do Americans usually introduce themselves?
    Generally, elderly people are introduced first.
  4. Why are most Japanese people who come to America confused while they are greeted with “How is it going”?
    Most Japanese people who come to America are confused whether they should respond or not.
  5. Is it important to “do as Romans do” as far as greeting culture is concerned? Why?
    It is important to “do as the Romans do” when greeting in other countries and cultures because it is respectful. I am learning English, French, and Spanish because I want to go to the U.S., England, France, and Spain and easily communicate with the locals.