For the past 2 weeks the students in Felicity’s Study Skills High class have been giving us tips and advice on what to do when visiting their countries.
Last week we learned how to survive when visiting Alexey’s and Louise’s countries.
The first country we asked you to take a guess on was Louise’s. In this country you have to be careful in the underground, dress well when going to a restaurant, and eat with manners! Guidelines well worth knowing when visiting… Belgium
The second country is Russia. When travelling around in Alexey’s country you have to avoid the temptation of gambling with strangers. It does get freeeeeeezing cold in the winter, so dress warmly and bring a little hip flask filled with vodka with you. Just to keep you warm.
So what will we be learning from Laurence and Balazs this week, in the third and final part of our survival guides?
Last week we learned how to survive when visiting Alexey’s and Louise’s countries.
The first country we asked you to take a guess on was Louise’s. In this country you have to be careful in the underground, dress well when going to a restaurant, and eat with manners! Guidelines well worth knowing when visiting… Belgium
The second country is Russia. When travelling around in Alexey’s country you have to avoid the temptation of gambling with strangers. It does get freeeeeeezing cold in the winter, so dress warmly and bring a little hip flask filled with vodka with you. Just to keep you warm.
So what will we be learning from Laurence and Balazs this week, in the third and final part of our survival guides?
Country 1
1. In this country, you shouldn’t “beat around the bush”, just speak your mind, and get to the point.
2. Because of the frankness of this country, it’s not the height of rudeness if your teacher or your boss tells you what they really think about your work
. For example, if your boss or teacher doesn’t like your work, they will tell you straight to your face.
3. Politeness: Don’t put five pleases in a sentence, it’s annoying for them, and it’s too much. Just make sure you say ‘please’ at least once.
4. In this country, people drive on the right, so be careful. They will slow down if they see you crossing the street, but be careful with that too.
5. In this country, people do believe in equality, at school and on the street, you shouldn’t show how much money you have, or that you are from an upper class. It will work against you.
1. In this country, you shouldn’t “beat around the bush”, just speak your mind, and get to the point.
2. Because of the frankness of this country, it’s not the height of rudeness if your teacher or your boss tells you what they really think about your work
. For example, if your boss or teacher doesn’t like your work, they will tell you straight to your face.3. Politeness: Don’t put five pleases in a sentence, it’s annoying for them, and it’s too much. Just make sure you say ‘please’ at least once.
4. In this country, people drive on the right, so be careful. They will slow down if they see you crossing the street, but be careful with that too.
5. In this country, people do believe in equality, at school and on the street, you shouldn’t show how much money you have, or that you are from an upper class. It will work against you.
Country 2
1. In this country, if you are a guest, they will make you several itineraries, and entertain you, while you are staying at their place.
2. In this country drinking alcohol is banned on the streets. Policeman might arrest you if they see you drinking alcohol outside.
3. Policeman on the streets might ask for your ID, don’t be afraid it’s for public safety, so you should always have your ID with you.
4. You should always arrive on time. They don’t really tolerate it when people arrive late. It’s the height of rudeness.
5. Be careful when crossing the street. People are always in a hurry, and they might not slow down if they see you crossing the street. They can get really angry if they have to slow down just because of you.
So, in both these countries you have to be careful in the traffic, especially when crossing a street, otherwise you might end up getting hurt. Furthermore, do not get offended when people speak their mind in country number one. It will happen, sooner or later.
Can you tell which countries the students are describing?
Don't forget to check back next week for the answers!
1. In this country, if you are a guest, they will make you several itineraries, and entertain you, while you are staying at their place.
2. In this country drinking alcohol is banned on the streets. Policeman might arrest you if they see you drinking alcohol outside.
3. Policeman on the streets might ask for your ID, don’t be afraid it’s for public safety, so you should always have your ID with you.
4. You should always arrive on time. They don’t really tolerate it when people arrive late. It’s the height of rudeness.
5. Be careful when crossing the street. People are always in a hurry, and they might not slow down if they see you crossing the street. They can get really angry if they have to slow down just because of you.
So, in both these countries you have to be careful in the traffic, especially when crossing a street, otherwise you might end up getting hurt. Furthermore, do not get offended when people speak their mind in country number one. It will happen, sooner or later.
Can you tell which countries the students are describing?
Don't forget to check back next week for the answers!
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