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What examples of good manners do you think are most essential? What examples of bad
manners annoy you the most?

Do you sometimes swear? When?

When is swearing acceptable and not acceptable in your culture?

Are there any words that you consider taboo and would never use?
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Match the descriptions from the box to the photos

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Are you a creature of habit and in what ways?

Think about your eating out, shopping and travel habits. What type of things do you find yourself always doing?

Talk about three things you used to - didn’t use to do and three things you would - would never do
when you were younger.

Write three things you are used to doing or are getting used to doing now.

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Complete the sentences so they are true for you

In order to fit in with my friends / in my family, you need to

I often find it difficult to cope with

Something I’ve had to adapt to is

When someone brings up the topic of …………. In conversation, I

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Which of these personal qualities or habits do you personally appreciate the most? Choose
your top three.

What personal qualities do you think are the most and the least highly valued by people in your country?

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creature of habit A) Used to describe an unconscious mistake that results from following one's
routine.
break a/the habit B) To do something habitually
by force of habit C) slang To overcome an addiction
make a habit of D) One who prefers the comfort and reliability of routine and habitual behavior
old habits die hard E) It's difficult for people to stop doing things that they are very accustomed to
kick the habit F) To stop doing a routine action or activity

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In your own words write a paragraph (70-100 words) about the Sentinelese. Say what you think would be the advantages and
disadvantages of introducing them to modern civilization

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1) D
2) F
3) A
4) B
5) E
6) C