English Conversation Group-
Cultural Values

Today’s topic: Cultural Values

Vocabulary and Phrases:

RSVP prank call

FYI clammy handshake

Small talk wimpy handshake

Phone tag in my personal space/bubble

Front cut taboo

Hang on/ hang up party foul

Cultural Values in America

The handshake

The importance of saying thank you
Space relationships
Protocol when being invited to dinner
Taboos to avoid:
Age
Weight
Blemishes
Height
income
Phone etiquette
(What’s up, How’s it going, How are you doing, etc.)

Questions for Discussion:

What would be appropriate to bring to a dinner invitation in your country?

How do you answer the phone in your home country?

How much “personal space” is common in your country?

What cultural taboos does your culture have?

Have you ever accidentally discovered a cultural taboo?