Selvopment Space

INTRODUCTION
and Social Norms
Presented by Fila
Let me
Introduce My
self!

Introduce your name
My name is ....../ Iam .......
Introduce Your Country
I am British (nationality)
I come from...
I was born and raised in England
I was born in England but raised in Sweiden.
I grew up in LA but now live in New York
Your Turn !!!
Introduce Your Address
My address is ... (city)
I live on ... (name) street
I spent most of my life in ...
I have lived in ... for/since ...
Introduce Your Education
I'm a student at ... (school)
i study ... (major)
I'm in ... grade.
I'm in my first/second/third/final year.
I'm a freshman.
I graduated from ...
CONVERSATION
Budi: Hi. My name is Budi.
Sonia: Hi. My name is Sonia. I’m glad to meet you.
Budi: I’m glad to meet you, too. Where are you from?
Sonia: I’m from Bandung. Where are you from?
Budi: I’m from Jakarta.
Sonia: Where are you living now?
Budi: In my grandmother’s house. And you?
Sonia: I’m living in a dorm.
Budi: How long have you been in (this city)?
Sonia: Three days.
Budi: Why did you come here?
Sonia: To study English at this school before I go to another school to study art. How about you?
Budi: I came here two months ago. Right now I’m studying English. Later, I’m going to study engineering.
Sonia: What do you do in your free time?
Budi: I read a lot. How about you?
Sonia: I like painting.
Budi: Really? What do you paint?
Sonia: I paint many portrait of celebrities.
Budi: That’s interesting. I like painting, too.
Sonia: I have to write your full name. How do you spell your name?
Budi: My first name is Budi. B-U-D-I. My last name is Nugroho.
Sonia: Budi Nugroho. Is that right?
Budi: Yes, it is. And what is your name again?
Sonia: My first name is Sonia. S-O-N-I-A. My last name is Larasati.
Budi: Thanks. It’s been nice talking with you.
 Social Norms of
American and British
British Culture
and Social Norms

The British are punctual.

Never jump lines, known as “queues”.
It’s acceptable to keep one arm’s length
between yourself and those you are
speaking with.
Please, thank you, and sorry are normal
partsof everyday conversations and
interactions.
When greeting a good friend or family
member, you do not simply shake their hand.
British Culture
and Social Norms

The British have a high amount of respect

for older adults and the disabled.
British people often avoid extended eye
contact.
If you are invited to the home of a native
British person, it is normalto bring alonga
gift.
The person who has invitedyou to dinner is
typically the one who pays.
If you go to a pub with your friends, it is
common practice to buy a round of drinks
for thosewho you camewith.
 American Social Customs
Shake hand firmly at the first meeting.
People liketo be addressed by thefirst name.
Interruption during conversation is considered to be rude.
Maintain eye contact while talking. Maintain personal space (at
least an arm's lengthdistance)
Generally, touching during conversation isconsidered
uncomfortable.
Informal social visit is recommended.
Most Americans are very time- conscious.
There are a lot of social gatherings.
Tipping appropriately is important in restaurants in the U.S.
Telephone Etiquetteis important.
Thank you!
Do you have any questions?