UnitFestivalandHolidayEtiquette假礼仪.ppt

1、Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette假日礼仪,Focal Points,1. Something to keep in mind when holiday comes.,2. How to be a good host in holidays.,3. How to behave in a holiday office party.,Contents,Lead in,1,Reading A,2,Reading B,3,Reading C,4,5,Exercises,Do you know the following festivals in

2、western countries?,Warming-up,New Years Day Valentines Day Easter April Fools Day Mothers Day Fathers Day Halloween Thanksgiving Day Christmas eve Christmas Day,愚人节 感恩节 母亲节 万圣节前夕 父亲节 复活节 圣诞节 新年 情人节 圣诞节前夕,Do you know the following Chinese festivals?,Warming-up,元旦 除夕 春节 元宵节 清明节 端午节 七夕节 中秋节 重阳节,New Yea

3、rs Day the Spring Festival The Double Ninth Festival the Tomb-sweeping Festival New Years Eve the Double-Seventh Festival the Lantern Festival the Dragon Boat Festival Mid-autumn (Moon) Festival,Holiday Etiquette,Always thank people. Whether its in writing or in person, you must put gratitude at the

4、 top. Theres never an excuse for not thanking someone for a gift. You can sometimes email a thank you for a holiday gift youve received. If its somebody you thanked in person but it was rushed and you want to follow up with an email thank you, thats fine. If its your grandmother who uses email but y

5、ou know shed want a handwritten note, you could send an email and throw in some great adjectives so your enthusiasm will come through, but follow up with a handwritten note. You can send a thank you via email to someone youd normally thank over the phone.,Reading A,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holida

6、y Etiquette,Holiday Etiquette,Dont let the details take over. Its difficult to find the time to get everything done during the holidays, but its the people who are really important to you in business or those who take care of you, that you must remember. Try not to be so overwhelmed doing things lik

7、e writing out Christmas cards that you cant talk to your loved ones. Dont brush people off because of the holiday madness. Nobodys perfect - try to plan ahead. I know this sounds like common sense, but its really important to remember. If you want to have people over and youre working, dont go crazy

8、 trying to make everything - get some food at the deli or the gourmet shop. A lot of times, people dont mind bringing a salad or dessert. The point is to get together and celebrate with people, rather than trying to make it perfect.,Reading A,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,Holiday Eti

9、quette,Traditions can be changed. This might be hard for people, but there are a lot of people who actually dread the holidays, and some of that may be due to the way theyre celebrated. Maybe you dont have to always be at Great Aunt Sues house, even though shes hosted the holiday for years. Think of

10、 these things as being fluid and when theyre outmoded or outdated, come up with some new ones.,Reading A,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,Hosting Tips for the Holidays,The holidays are here again! And with them comes the opportunity to entertain all those people who have entertained or

11、cooperated with you throughout the year. Here are some tips on how to be a great holiday host. The Operative Word: Early Get invitations out early. During the holiday season, peoples calendars fill up fast, so plan your guest list and send out your invitations four to six weeks before your party. De

12、corate early. There are always a zillion little tasks that need to happen the day of your party, and the day before it. If your house is decorated early, youll have less stress and more time to enjoy the decorations. If you are planning to hire a caterer or order special foods, do it early. This is

13、the busiest time for all businesses, and you want to be on their calendar first.,Reading B,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,Hosting Tips for the Holidays,The Weeks Before Are About Planning Eat Plan something special. No one wants to eat the same old, same old that they eat every day at

14、 home. But dont experiment with weird foods. You want your guests to eat the delicious meal youve prepared, rather than shuffle it around their plates. Drink Include a nice variety of beverages, including non-alcoholic choices, so theres something for everyone. Be Merry Holiday music creates a festi

15、ve atmosphere that can only enhance your special party. Spend some time putting together a holiday playlist.,Reading B,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,Hosting Tips for the Holidays,Plan for unexpected guests Have an extra serving or two of any item that requires per-person portioning.

16、Be prepared to add a couple of extra place settings. If you have party favors, count for at least one or two more. Party Time Set up outdoor lighting: Its winter and the days are short. Turn the outdoor lights on. And if theres snow or ice, clear it away. The most important tip: Greet every guest. A

17、sk a friend or family member to be on hand to help out with other things, so you can be available to say “Happy Holidays” to each guest.,Reading B,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,How to Survive the Holiday Office Party,Please, no more lampshades. The days of office parties where cowork

18、ers let down their hair, got roaring drunk, and ended up wearing lampshades are out of style. Fortunately for everyone, the office party has matured, by and large, into a more relaxed event where coworkers can actually socialize and get to know a little about each other without thinking about deadli

19、nesor getting hit on by Bob from marketing. Plan early. If youre in charge of scheduling the office party, start planning as soon as possible. Send invitations or let coworkers know the date, time and location at least one month in advance so they can plan accordingly. Everyones date book,Reading C,

20、Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,How to Survive the Holiday Office Party,fills up quickly during the holiday season. Also be sure to let them know if the invitation includes spouses, significant others and family members. Spouses. Often, spouses and significant others are invited to hol

21、iday parties, too. Make sure they feel included and comfortable. Let them know what to wear, and give them a heads up on bosses and colleagues who are likely to be there. At the party, dont ditch them. Make sure you introduce them to your important workplace family.,Reading C,Unit Seventeen Festival

22、 and Holiday Etiquette,How to Survive the Holiday Office Party,Youre going to have to talk to someone. If the thought of party small talk makes you sweat, dont panic. People who blather on are usually the ones who embarrass themselvesnot the quiet type. Simply think before you speak. Have a list of

23、potential topics in mind that will help you get a conversation goingor consult a popular magazine or two for ideas. Try to avoid yes or no questions. What are your plans for the holidays? will generate a more detailed response than Are you traveling for the holidays? And remember, the wallflower nea

24、r the buffet is probably looking for a conversation just as much as you are.,Reading C,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,How to Survive the Holiday Office Party,Was photocopying your butt ever a good idea? People who drink too much at office parties are taking the risk of seriously harmi

25、ng their professional careers. The chemistry you had and acted on with Jennifer at the holiday office party may seem less than romantic in the clear, sober office environment. And management may think twice about trusting you with their biggest client after your drunken Karaoke rendition of “Be My B

26、aby.” The safest way to avoid any embarrassing situations is to stay in control and limit your drinking.,Reading C,Unit Seventeen Festival and Holiday Etiquette,How to Survive the Holiday Office Party,Be thankful. Be sure to thank the host of your holiday office party, as well as any of the people w

27、ho worked to plan the event. No festive occasion comes off without hard work, and its a task that often gets overlooked. A verbal thank you is sufficient, an e-mail acceptable, but a hand-written note makes you stand outand conveys a deeper level of warmth and sincerity.,Reading C,Unit Seventeen Fes

28、tival and Holiday Etiquette,IQuiz: Before you head out to mingle at holiday parties and seasonal events, take etiquette quiz and learn the dos and donts of good holiday behaviors.,Exercises,1. Its okay to give your boss a nice holiday present. (true/false) 2. If someone you werent planning to give a

29、 gift to unexpectedly gives you a gift, you now have to buy her one in return. (true/false) 3. Its okay to skip sending out holiday cards if you just dont have the time or money this year. (true/false) 4. Its okay to check sports scores on your mobile device during a holiday dinner. (true/false) 5.

30、Its okay to have a few extra drinks at the company holiday party. After all, youre there to kick back and relax! (true/false),IQuiz: Before you head out to mingle at holiday parties and seasonal events, take etiquette quiz and learn the dos and donts of good holiday behaviors.,Exercises,6. Its not o

31、kay to change up Aunt Ednas table seating, no matter how far she put you from your significant other. (true/false) 7. Its okay to e-mail your holiday wish list to your friends and family. (true/false). 8. In a tough economy, its okay to spend less on gifts for your friends and family than you did la

32、st year. (true/false) 9. Its okay to bring your significant other to the big office holiday party. (true/false) 10. Always bring a hostess gift to a holiday party. (true/false),II. Read the following material and answer the questions.,Exercises,Office holiday party etiquette Dont drink too much Even

33、 small quantities of booze can loosen inhibitions and lead you to do things youll wish you hadnt. If youre in a workplace where people do drink a lot, get something like a rum and Coke or gin and tonic for your first drink, then stick to plain Coke or tonic after that. This way no one will know how

34、much youre not drinking. Get a sense of formality beforehand You dont want to be wearing an elf sweater and earrings with blinking Rudolph noses when everyone else is in sleek suits and LBDs, or vice versa, advises Robin Abrahams.,II. Read the following material and answer the questions.,Exercises,B

35、e prepared for small talk You should have several topics, questions, or comments in mind when you arrive at the party. Also, make an effort to strike up conversations with people you dont know. If theres karaoke, participate Its just good office politics to participate in a Karaoke. It shows youre a

36、 team player and not excessively risk-averse. Dont host party at inappropriate venue Dont have the office party at Hooters, or any other place that will make some members of your staff uncomfortable.,II. Read the following material and answer the questions.,Exercises,Dont get religious If youre thro

37、wing the party or in charge of planning it, keep the decorations generic and secular (evergreens, lights) unless yours is a religious workplace. Keep to the guest list Dont ever bring uninvited guests (spouses, children, even clients) to the office party. Give a group gift to the boss Individual gif

38、ts to a superior can quickly turn into a competition in which employees try to outdo each other with the best boss gift. Instead, get together with your colleagues and purchase a joint gift. That way, youll also avoid any appearance of trying to curry favor.,II. Read the following material and answe

39、r the questions.,Exercises,No gag gifts If your office participates in a Secret Santa, dont give joke or passive-aggressive gifts, such an alarm clock for the person whos always lat. No personal items as gifts Lace underwear, cute boxer shorts, perfume, or cologne could be misconstrued as an unwante

40、d overture. Choose something non-personal, such as tickets to a movie or a play, a gift certificate to a restaurant, a picture frame for a desk, or similar gifts. Give gifts privately If you want to give a gift to a co-worker and youre not giving gifts to other co-workers, give the gift privately aw

41、ay from the office. That way you wont be slighting the co-workers youre not exchanging gifts with.,II. Read the following material and answer the questions.,Exercises,Thank people sincerely You should thank the organizer of the office party, your Secret Santa, your boss, and anyone else at your offi

42、ce who was instrumental in making the holidays a little more joyful at work. Remember: Its still work Youre not at the office party to have fun, youre there to act like youre having fun. Never forget that its work. No matter how festive the atmosphere is, your holiday office party is still a busines

43、s event.,II. Read the following material and answer the questions.,Exercises,Whats the problem of drinking too much in an office holiday party? 2. What should you dress when you attend an office holiday party? 3. Why give your boss a group gift is a better idea than giving a gift by yourself? 4. Why

44、 cant we give personal items as gifts? 5. Whats the difference between a party and an office holiday party?,It can loosen inhibitions and lead you to do things youll wish you hadnt,You should dress in sleek suits or other formal clothes.,It can avoid any appearance of trying to curry favor.,Personal

45、 items as gifts could be misconstrued as an unwanted overture.,Holiday office party is still a business event.,gratitude N-UNCOUNT Gratitude is the state of feeling grateful. 感激 例：I wish to express my gratitude to Kathy Davis for her immense practical help. 我想向凯西戴维斯表达谢意，因为她给了我许多实际的帮助。,Words & Expres

46、sions,enthusiasm N. Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity that you like and enjoy or that you think is important. 热情 例：Their skill and enthusiasm has gotten them on the team. 他们的技术和热情使他们进了那支团队。,Words & Expressions,overwhelmed ADJ (强烈地影响而使) 不知所措的 例：Sightseers may be a

47、little overwhelmed by the crowds and noise. 观光者可能被人群和噪声搞得有点不知所措。,Words & Expressions,deli N-COUNT A deli is a delicatessen. 熟食店 例：Lets grab some deli meat from our picnic tomorrow. 为了明天的野餐，我们来买些肉类熟食吧。,Words & Expressions,gourmet N-COUNT A gourmet is someone who enjoys good food, and who knows a lot

48、about food and wine. 美食家 例：The seafood here is a gourmets delight. 这儿的海鲜是美食家的一大享受。,Words & Expressions,outmoded adj. 过时的，不流行的 例：Considerable progress was made in upgrading traditional industries and in eliminating outmoded production capacity. 传统工业改造和淘汰落后生产能力有较大进展。,Words & Expressions,outdated ADJ I

49、f you describe something as outdated, you mean that you think it is old-fashioned and no longer useful or relevant to modern life. 过时的 例：The tradition of throwing rice at weddings is outdated. 在婚礼上撒米的传统已经过时了。,Words & Expressions,operative ADJ A system or service that is operative is working or havin

50、g an effect. (系统、服务) 起作用的 例：The commercial telephone service was no longer operative. 商务电话服务已经不再使用了。,Words & Expressions,zillion n. 庞大的数字；无法计算的大数字 例：They can either produce a few well-protected offspring or a zillion unprotected ones. 他们要么生出少数几个保护得很好的孩子，要么产出亿万个未保护的孩子。,Words & Expressions,weird ADJ I

51、f you describe something or someone as weird, you mean that they are strange. 奇怪的 例：It is weird how crowded convenience store is even after midnight. 午夜都过了，便利商店还这般拥挤，真是奇怪。,Words & Expressions,shuffle V-T If you shuffle playing cards, you mix them up before you begin a game. 洗 (牌) 例：There are various

52、 ways of shuffling and dealing the cards. 有各种不同的洗牌和发牌方法。,Words & Expressions,beverage N-COUNT Beverages are drinks. 饮料 例：Alcoholic beverages are served in the hotel lounge. 宾馆的休息室供应酒类饮料。,Words & Expressions,non-alcoholic adj. 不含酒精的 例：Drinking warm, non-alcoholic liquids and eating something sugary c

53、an stop the shivering. 喝热的非酒精性饮料、吃一些含糖食品可消除颤抖。,Words & Expressions,portion N-COUNT A portion of something is a part of it. 部分 例：I have spent a considerable portion of my life here. 我已在这里度过了一生中的大部分时光。,Words & Expressions,lampshade n. 灯罩 例：It can also change the shape of its lampshade automatically. 它

54、也能自动地改变灯罩形状。,Words & Expressions,socialize V-I If you socialize, you meet other people socially, for example at parties. 社交 例：Try to get out and socialize. 试着多参与社交活动。,Words & Expressions,accordingly ADV If you consider a situation and then act accordingly, the way you act depends on the nature of th

55、e situation. 相应地 例：It is a difficult job and they should be paid accordingly. 它是一项艰巨的工作，他们应该相应地获得报酬。,Words & Expressions,spouse N-COUNT Someones spouse is the person they are married to. 配偶 例：You cannot, for example, pay your children to respect you, any more than you might pay your spouse to love you. 比如，你不能付钱要你的孩子尊重你，就像你不能付钱给你的配偶以获得对方的爱一样。,Words & Expressions,ditch V-T If you ditch something that you have or are responsible for, you aban