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    This document provides vocabulary words to describe people in positive, negative, and neutral ways. It also provides examples of noun phrases containing relative clauses and expectations for cultural customs and etiquette in different countries and situations. Some key points include: - Positive words to describe people include: nice, sweet, attractive, adorable, pretty, good-looking, enthusiastic, excited, confident, fascinated, curious - Negative words include: nasty, selfish, grumpy, miserable, stupid, lazy, mean, rude, greedy, jealous - Neutral words include: absent-minded, forgetful, silly, shy, sentimental, emotional, sad, worried, nervous, scared, cheeky, naive, quiet, lonely -

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    This document provides vocabulary words to describe people in positive, negative, and neutral ways. It also provides examples of noun phrases containing relative clauses and expectations for cultural customs and etiquette in different countries and situations. Some key points include: - Positive words to describe people include: nice, sweet, attractive, adorable, pretty, good-looking, enthusiastic, excited, confident, fascinated, curious - Negative words include: nasty, selfish, grumpy, miserable, stupid, lazy, mean, rude, greedy, jealous - Neutral words include: absent-minded, forgetful, silly, shy, sentimental, emotional, sad, worried, nervous, scared, cheeky, naive, quiet, lonely -

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    This document provides vocabulary words to describe people in positive, negative, and neutral ways. It also provides examples of noun phrases containing relative clauses and expectations for cultural customs and etiquette in different countries and situations. Some key points include: - Positive words to describe people include: nice, sweet, attractive, adorable, pretty, good-looking, enthusiastic, excited, confident, fascinated, curious - Negative words include: nasty, selfish, grumpy, miserable, stupid, lazy, mean, rude, greedy, jealous - Neutral words include: absent-minded, forgetful, silly, shy, sentimental, emotional, sad, worried, nervous, scared, cheeky, naive, quiet, lonely -

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    Unit 5 Crossing cultures

    Noun phrases containing relative clauses and expectations

    WORD POWER
    Positive or negative Anxious Embarassed Insecure

    Comfortable Enthusiastic Excited Confident Fascinated Curious homesick Depressed

    Nervous
    Uncertain Uncomfortable worried

    Noun phrases containing relative clauses


    As a subject As an object

    One thing (that) Id really miss is my moms cooking.

    My moms cooking is one thing (that) Id really miss.

    Something (that) Id be nervous about


    is making new friends.

    Making new friends is something


    (that) Id be nervous about.

    Two people (who/that) Id e-mail every day are my parents.

    My parents are the two people (who/that) Id e-mail every day.

    Noun phrases containing relative clauses


    What do you miss most about living with your parents?
    As a subject As an object One thing (that) Id really My moms cooking is one thing (that) Id really miss is my moms cooking miss

    Something that Id like to


    have again is my moms care

    My moms care is

    something that Id like to


    have again

    Noun phrases containing relative clauses


    What is something you would never travel without?
    As a subject As an object One thing (that) Id never My flat iron is one thing travel without is my flat (that) Id never travel iron. without.

    Something that Id never My flat iron is something travel without is my flat that Id never travel
    iron. without.

    Noun phrases containing relative clauses


    What would you do if you traveled abroad?
    As a subject As an object

    One thing (that) Id do is Trying new foods is one trying new foods. thing (that) Id do.
    Something .... ... Something

    Two things that Ido are Making new friends and


    making new friends and speaking a new language. speaking a new language are Two things that Ido.

    PRACTICE
    Complete the sentences about living in a foreign country. Use the phrases below.

    my friends my family getting sick

    trying new foods my favorite food my room at home

    making new friends being away from home

    getting lost in a new city not understanding people

    speaking a new language getting used to a different culture

    1. One thing Id definitely be fascinated by is 2. is something Id really miss. 3. Two things Id be homesick for are 4. are two things Id be anxious about. 5. Something that would depress me is 6. is one thing that I might be embarrassed about. 7. The most uncomfortable thing would be 8. is something from home that Id never miss. 9. One thing Id be insecure about is 10. are two things Id be very enthusiastic about.

    What do you think is important when visiting another culture?

    If a group of people just came to your country from overseas, what advice would you give them?

    What is the best/most important thing your culture has given to the world? What is the best/most important thing your culture/country has adopted from another culture?

    Expectations
    When you visit someone, its the custom to bring a small gift you arent supposed to arrive early

    If you want to bring someone, youre expected to call first and ask you're supposed to check with the host its not acceptable to arrive without calling

    first

    Expectations
    When you go to wedding its the custom to give A gift to the bride and groom.

    When you go to birthday its the custom to bring a smal gift. When you visit someone, you arent supposed to arrive early.

    Expectations

    If you want to visit a friend, youre expected to ca first and ask If you are introduced to someone in U.S, youre supposed to shake hands. If you are introduced to someone in U.S, its not acceptable to give kiss on the check or a hug.

    Expectations Etiquette and Customs in Brazil


    To be + the custom to/ supposed to + verb In Brazil, Its the custom to shake hands when greeting one another, while maintaining steady eye contact. When you visit someone in Brazil, you are supposed to arrive at least 30 minutes late if the invitation is for

    dinner. When you visit someone in Brazil, you are supposed to arrive up to an hour late for a party or large gathering.

    Expectations Etiquette and Customs in Brazil


    To be + expected to/ acceptable to + verb

    If invited to a Brazilian's house, youre expected to bring the hostess flowers or a small gift. If invited to a Brazilian's house, you arent supposed to give anything purple or black as these are mourning colours. When you visit someone in Brazil, its not acceptable to arrive up early for a party or large gathering.

    Expectations Etiquette and Customs in Brazil


    Meeting Etiquette . Men shake hands when greeting one another, while maintaining steady eye contact. . Women generally kiss each other, starting with the left and alternating cheeks. . Hugging and backslapping are common greetings among Brazilian friends. . If a woman wishes to shake hands with a man, she should extend her hand first.

    Expectations Etiquette and Customs in Brazil


    Gift Giving Etiquette . If invited to a Brazilian's house, bring the hostess flowers or a small gift. . Orchids are considered a very nice gift, but avoid purple ones. . Avoid giving anything purple or black as these are mourning colours. . Handkerchiefs are also associated with funerals, so they do not make good gifts. . Gifts are opened when received.

    Expectations Etiquette and Customs in Brazil


    Dining Etiquette If you are invited to a Brazilian's house: . Arrive at least 30 minutes late if the invitation is for dinner. . Arrive up to an hour late for a party or large gathering. . Brazilians dress with a flair and judge others on their appearance. Casual dress is more formal than in many other countries. Always dress elegantly and err on the side of over-dressing rather than under- dressing. . If you did not bring a gift to the hostess, flowers the next day are always appreciated.

    PRACTICE
    Match information in columns A and B to make sentences about customs in the United States and Canada.
    A

    1. If you plan to visit someone at home,


    2. If youve been to a friends home for dinner, 3. When you have been invited to a wedding, 4. When you go out on a date, .. 5. If the service in a restaurant is good,

    a. youre supposed to call first.


    b. Youre expected to leave a tip c. you arent supposed to kiss him or her d. youre expected to respond in writing e. its the custom to call and thank him or her f. its acceptable to share the expenses

    6. When you meet someone for the first time,

    PRACTICE
    Complete these sentences with information about your country or a country you know well.

    1. In ., if people invite you to their home,


    2. When you go out with friends for dinner, . 3. If a friend gets engaged to be married, . 4. When a relative has a birthday, 5. If a friend is in the hospital, .

    6. When some one is going to have a baby,.

    Your Vocabulary
    Another way to talk about: People.Adult/ grown up, fellow/guy/bloke, girl/lass, boy/lad, child/kid, baby, toddler, teenager, adolescent. Nice.Sweet, attractive, adorable, pretty, good-looking. Nasty.Selfish, grumpy (grouchy), miserable, stupid, lazy, narrow-minded, cruel, aggressive, violent, rough, dishonest, mean, stingy, disloyal, badtempered, Ignorant, too clever by half, crazy, cynical, prejudiced, touchy, obstinate/stubborn, arrogant, proud, rude, ruthless, greedy, jealous, noisy. Neutral.Absent-minded, forgetful, silly, shy, sentimental, emotional, sad, worried, nervous, scared/frightened, cheeky (fresh), naive, cunning/ crafty, quiet, noisy, lonely (lonesome).

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