Lesson2MindYourManners.doc

Class_ Name_ No._Learners sheet Lin Yingfan (Apr.10, 2019)How to Be a Well-Mannered GuestWhen visiting someones home, whether theyre a close family member, a friend, or a colleague, it is important to be a gracious guest. Your manners could make all the difference between a pleasant stay or a disastrous one. Be polite in order to ensure that your stay is enjoyable both for yourself and your hosts.Part1 Communicate with Your HostYou should always respond to an invitation. If you received the invitation in writing, try to follow up with areply in writing. If you arent sure whether or not you can attend, explain your dilemma to your host so he or she wont think youre ignoring the invitation. Then as soon as you know for sure, go ahead and respond.Part2 Show Your Host RespectBe respectful of the hosts time.In China, you are supposed to arrive early, so that you can help the family prepare the diner. Youd better not show up later than the time you had agreed upon. This may upset many hosts who worry about what might have happened to you. If you are delayed for any reason, try to call them and explain.During the meal, Do not stick chopsticks vertically(垂直地) in your bowl of rice. It is like you are worshiping people sitting the other side, which suggests that he is dead. Therefore, this action is viewed unlucky and impolite. Besides, you should avoid making noises while chewing food or talk with their mouth full, which are supposed to be rude.Part3 Show GratitudeDont forget to bring a gift to show gratitude.It is always a good policy to show up bearing agift for your host, which is a thoughtful and caring gesture. It demonstrates your appreciation of their important efforts to make your stay a good one. You dont have to spend a weeks pay, but it should be a thoughtful item that you know the person can use. Some examples of hostess gifts include some flowers and fruits, coffee, or gift cards to a favorite restaurant.Be appreciative.Express that you are pleased with the local food, sightseeing, and other attractions. If your hosts have provided you with a home-cooked meal, show your appreciation through compliments and by offering to take care of the next meal.Send athank you noteafter a party, long visit, or overnight stay. Do this as soon as you get home and put it in the mail. Thank the host, make a positive comment about some aspect of the visit, and end with a note about looking forward to seeing him or her again. You might even offer an invitation to your home.Comprehension1. How to be a well-mannered guest? Please sum up the points mentioned in the test.2. What sentence patterns does the author use to give the suggestions? Please underline the sentences in the passage.A letter of suggestionStructureDear_,You have asked me for my advice on how to., and Ill try to make some suggestions here.In my opinion, you would be wise to take the following actions: First, . If you do this, . Second, . This way, . And last, . By doing this, .I hope youll find these ideas useful and I would be ready to discuss this matter with you to further details.Good luck with you.Yours,XXX Beginning1. I am writing in reply to ./ to express my views on2. Concerning/ As for/ Regarding your request, I will try to make some constructive suggestions.3. It is my great pleasure/honor to give you some suggestions.Body1. If I were you, I would2. It would be a good idea if3. You may consider doingEnding1. I hope that my suggestions will prove of some value/ you will find whats mentioned above helpful.2. I would be ready to further discuss this matter/ discuss this matter with you in further detail.3. I hope you can take my suggestions into account/ take good consideration of