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    Mr. Taylor, a foreign student counselor, meets with Samir, a Moroccan student, after Samir had an embarrassing experience at a friend's house. During the dinner, Samir burped, which made his friend's family stare at him uncomfortably. Mr. Taylor explains to Samir that burping during a meal is culturally inappropriate in American society. However, Samir reveals that in his Moroccan family, burping after a meal is a way to thank God. Mr. Taylor advises Samir to explain the cultural difference to his friend to clear up the misunderstanding.

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    Mr. Taylor, a foreign student counselor, meets with Samir, a Moroccan student, after Samir had an embarrassing experience at a friend's house. During the dinner, Samir burped, which made his friend's family stare at him uncomfortably. Mr. Taylor explains to Samir that burping during a meal is culturally inappropriate in American society. However, Samir reveals that in his Moroccan family, burping after a meal is a way to thank God. Mr. Taylor advises Samir to explain the cultural difference to his friend to clear up the misunderstanding.

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    Mr. Taylor, a foreign student counselor, meets with Samir, a Moroccan student, after Samir had an embarrassing experience at a friend's house. During the dinner, Samir burped, which made his friend's family stare at him uncomfortably. Mr. Taylor explains to Samir that burping during a meal is culturally inappropriate in American society. However, Samir reveals that in his Moroccan family, burping after a meal is a way to thank God. Mr. Taylor advises Samir to explain the cultural difference to his friend to clear up the misunderstanding.

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    www.Achamel.

    net cours pratiques en ligne

    Exercise 25 :
    A Samir is a Moroccan university student in an American University. He is now talking to
    the foreign students councellor, Mr. Taylor. Read the conversation and answer the following
    question.
    Did Mr. Taylor know that burping in Morocco is not considered offensive? How do you
    know?

    Samir: Good morning, Mr. Taylor!


    Mr.Taylor: Good morning. Please have a seat. Can I help you?
    Samir: Yes, Mr.Taylor. Id like talk to you about an embarrassing experience I had this
    weekend.
    Mr. Taylor: An embarrassing experience? What do you mean?
    Samir: Well, I was invited by a friend of mine for dinner. His family was really nice and
    hospitable. But then something happened which made them stare at me.
    Mr. Taylor: stare at you? I dont quite follow you. Could you be more explicit?
    Samir: Well, actually, they didnt seem to like my burping.
    Mr.Taylor: Oh my dear, do you mean you burped during the meal? Thats culturally
    inappropriate.
    Samir: What do you mean by culturally inappropriate?
    Mr.Taylor: Well, what Im trying to say is that what you did is not acceptable in our society.
    Its even- sorry to say the word disgusting.
    Samir: Oh dear! But I was taught in my family to thank God whenever I burp.
    Mr. Taylor: Really? In that case, all youve got to do is explain the matter to your friend.
    Samir: Thanks, Mr.Taylor
    Mr.Taylor: Youre welcome

    B- Complete the chart with expressions from the dialogue.

    Showing a lack of understanding Asking for clarification

    C- match each sentence in box A with the corresponding sentence in box B

    Box A Box B

    1- Fish in that restaurant is not good a. I dont get your idea. Can you be more
    specific?
    2- Do you have anything to declare b. How do you know? Have you ever eaten
    before leaving? there?
    3- Its a long time I havent seen my son. c. Im sorry, but I dont really understand
    what you mean.
    4- I advise you not to use plastic bags. They are d. Oh dear. Do you mean that he doesnt
    Harmful for the environment. visit you on holidays?

    D What would you say in the following situations ?


    www.Achamel.net cours pratiques en ligne

    1. because of their accent, you didnt understand what some tourists asked you. Tell them that
    you didnt understand.
    You :
    2. You were chatting with an American e-pa!when she used an idiom you didnt understand.
    Tell her that you didnt understand and ask for more clarification.
    You : .

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