Speaking English Online - Part II

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Eating Etiquette
When you come to Japan, you''''ll need to learn some rules of etiquette for eating. They aren''''t difficult to learn.
If you eat something with people, you''''ll hear them say Itadaki-masu. This is said to show gratitude for the food you eat and to the person who prepared the food
You''''ll also hear people say gochiso-sama when they finish eating. This is also said to express thanks and to say the dishes were good.
You should start to eat your food only when everybody is seated at the table. We usually have a conversation at meals, but you shouldn''''t speak while you are eating.
When you have rice or soup, you should lift each bowl towards you to eat. I recommend you eat every dish which you choose because it shows your high regard for everything.
] Have you ever been in Korea. Koreans usually regard politeness as a very important thing. If you have a chance to go to Korea and eat, you have to know that there are many dos and don''''ts.
Here are some of the basic and necessary rules of etiquette that Koreans usually respect every day:
* Be careful not to start to eat before other elderly people start. You might look very rude.
* Don''''t ever speak out loud with food in your mouth.
* Don''''t eat very fast. Remember to keep peace with other people.
* Always try not to make noise when you are chewing.
* You are not supposed to leave the table before the oldest person finishes his meal.
But you don''''t need to be scared. I think that the most important thing is to keep respect in mind. If you keep that in mind that it is important to show respect, you won''''t be regarded as rude.
Table Manners in Venezuela
For my mother, having good posture at the table and using each piece of silverware were always very important. "Sit up straight!" "Keep your elbows off the table!" are phrases that I''''ll never forget.
My mother also insisted that when you are eating soup, you should always dip the spoon into the soup until it is about two-thirds full, then sip the liquid and never put the whole spoon into your mouth.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
1. DESCRIBE SOME OF EATING ETIQUETTE , e.g TABLE MANNERS IN VIETNAM ?
2. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT ? DO WE NEED A CHANGE OR JUST FOLLOW THE OLD MANNERS ?
3. AND HOW ABOUT YOUR OWN FAMILY , TELL US ABOUT THE "TABLE MANNER " AT YOU OWN HOME.

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BODY LANGUAGE - ARE YOU AN EXPERT?
Activity for this Sunday evening, April 16th, 9.30-11.30pm, SE cho nguoi yeu tieng Anh.
READING
People can not live without each other, we are social beings. As soon as we are in contact with others we are communicating. For this we can make use of spoken and written language. In these ways we make the content of a message clear to each other. However we can also communicate without words. This kind of communication tells us something about the relationship between people.
Often this is more important than getting the content of the message across. The communication about this non spoken communication, which tells us something about the relationship between people, is called Meta-Communication. Communicating about communication!
Body language is used especially to express feelings. For instance if we do not like someone, it is often difficult to say that directly to the person. However we can make it clear either intentionally or unintentionally through body language. The opposite is also true. We may say that we ARE angry through words yet our body language may be saying loud and clear that we are NOT.
This can be very confusing for the receiver. This is usually described as giving out double messages - one message in words and an opposite message in body language. It is also difficult to lie or cover up our feelings through body language. People may give their true feelings away by not being aware of their body language.
VOCABULARY


QUESTIONS
1. How many kinds of body language do you know? And what kind are you good at showing them?
2. How do different cultures reflect on different body languages?
3. How do you use your body language if you are in the following states (explain your gestures and body movements))
Afraid
Ill
Ashamed
Interested
Amazed
Irritated
Angry
Joyful
Lonely
Mad
Anxious
Nervous
Bored
Overjoyed
Brave
Calm
Panic
Cold
Pleased
Proud
Confused
Puzzled
Relaxed
Disappointed
Relieved
Disgusted
Sad
Scared
Eager
Shocked
Excited
Sick
GAME SHOW
Two teams are going to be formed: A team of men and a team of the rest.
The audience are given some adverbs in secret. Then one will read one of the texts below in the manner suggested by the given adverb. Each team must guess what is the given word. Who does it exactly, will win (more than one answer are accepted)
Some texts for the game (freely chosen, color-coded)
Blue, blue, my world is blue. Blue is my world since I''m without you. Gray, gray, my life is gray. Cold is my heart since you went away. Red, red, my eyes are red. Crying for you alone in my bed. Green, green, my jealous heart. I doubted you and now we''re apart.
Hiding from the rain and snow. Trying to forget but I won''t let go. Looking at a crowded street. Listening to my own heart beat. So many people all around the world. Tell me where do I find someone like you girl. Take me to your heart take me to your soul. Give me your hand before I''m old. Show me what love is - haven''t got a clue. Show me that wonders can be true.
Don''t stop, never give up. Hold your head high and reach the top. Let the world see what you have got. Bring it all back to you. Hold on to what you try to be. Your individuality. When the world is on your shoulders. Just smile and let it go. If people try to put you down. Just walk on by, don''t turn around. You only have to answer to yourself.
Love in your eyes. Sitting silent by my side. Going on holding hand. Walking through the nights. Hold me up, hold me tight. Lift me up to touch the sky. Teaching me to love with heart. Helping me open my mind. I can fly. I''m proud that I can fly. To give the best of mine. Till the end of the time. Believe me I can fly. I''m proud that I can fly. To give the best of mine. The heaven in the skyõ?Ư
REFERENCE
http://changingminds.org/techniques/body/body_language.htm
http://www.lichaamstaal.com/english/index.html
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2006/10/27/18-ways-to-improve-your-body-language/
NOTICE:
- Open time: around 9 OR 9.30pm - 11.30pm (GMT 07 - Vietnamese time)
- Forum: http://www.ttvnol.com/forum/english/893646/trang-1.ttvn
- Blog: http://360.yahoo.com/se_online
- Raise your hand to wait for your turn.
- DO NOT jump on others.
- Use English as much as possible. Vietnamese should be used only when lessons are over.
- Limit spamming when joining the room.
HOW TO JOIN THE ROOM:
- Have a working microphone.
- Download the latest version of PalTalk software at: http://www.paltalk.com
- Install it.
- Create an PalTalk account.
- Log on to PalTalk, browse to SE room by this link:
Education --> Study Groups/ SE dành cho nguoi yeu tieng Anh

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