1、 Unit 27 BehaviourSpeaking and Vocabularybe on ones best behavior=try to show ones best manners 很守规矩be of good behavior 行为良好behaviorway of behavingcreate a good impression Good behavior at a ball:gentlemanly;show respect to the partner;Good behavior when talkingLook people in the eyeGood behavior in
2、 the street:take Zebra crossingEx.3 Look at the words in bold.Which describe polite behavior(+)and which describe rude behavior(-)?its very good mannersits disrespectfulits not considered acceptableit creates a good impressionits over the topits a way of showing respect to older people(+)(+)(+)(-)(+
3、)(-)it might make other people feelawkward/embarrassed its revoltingits too familiar its considered gentlemanly its the right thing to say its unhygienicits unprofessionalit might be offensive to some peopleit could be misinterpreted(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(-)(+)(+)(+)Is it the right thing to do?1.standing u
4、p when a teacher,principle,etc.enters or leaves2.men opening doors for women and helping them to take off and put on their coats3.calling people you dont know very well by their first name4.dropping in someone elses house without being invited6.asking people how much they earn or how old they are5.s
5、mokeing in someone elses house without asking permission8.coughing,sneezing or yawning without putting your hand over your mouth9.touching people when you talk to them,e.g.patting them on the back or putting your arm around them 10.shouting or holding loud conversations in public places11.swearing o
6、r cursing12.answering your phone in a movie theater13.pushing to the front of a queue14.arriving half an hour late to a social activity (without a good reason)15.phoning people after ten oclock in the evening7.making noises while eating noodlesAlways acceptable:1.2.Never acceptable:5.6.7.8.10.11.12.
7、13.14Depends on peoples ages or the social context:3.4.9.Give a short talk about one of these topics:1.The kind of rude behavior that infuriates you2.The six most important things a child should be taught about manners3.Proper behavior in a restaurant and when eating4.The social taboos in China that a foreigner should know about.
