Lesson 2: Cultural

Rules/Customs
 Students will learn to choose
appropriate signs ranging from
“authoritative” to “diplomatic” when
explaining an everyday rule.
 Students will learn how to discuss other
cultural rules and customs by
comparing them to their own culture.
Authoritative vs. Diplomatic
 Bring
No talking
all materials
in class with you to class.
 Quiet after
Pencils only11pm.
on scantron tests.
 No cell
running
phones
in the
in halls.
class.
 Students should
must have ask apermission
pass to leave
before
class.
leaving their
 seats.
Arrive to the testing center ten minutes before test
time.
 Everyday Rules

Explaining Everyday Rules

1. Give the situation
2. Explain the rule
 Everyday Rules

 “Talking is not allowed in class.”

 “Quiet after 11:00 p.m.”
 “No running around the pool.”
 “Passengers are to check in at the gate
20 minutes before departure.”
Words that tell us something is a
rule or policy
 “Talking is not allowed in class.”
 “Quiet after 11:00 p.m.”
 “No running around the pool.”
 “Passengers are to check in at the gate
20 minutes before departure.”
 More Rules
 What are some other examples of rules.

 In pairs translate the rules on the board.

 Pairs will present translations to the

class.

 Peers will provide feedback where

necessary.
 Situations requiring immediate
response
 You can adapt rules in a situation that
require an immediate response.
 Make your signs brief and abrupt with a
firm expression reflecting urgency or
frustration because of the other
person’s carelessness, insolence, or too
casual attitude.
 Role-Play

 With a partner choose one of the rules

on the board and develop a role-play:
one student acts careless, insolent, or
indifferent and the other person states
the rule with anger and frustration, or
urgency.
 Cultural Rules and Customs

Cultural Rules/Customs
1. Describe Situation
2. Explain rule or custom
3. Contrast with another more familiar
culture
Holding hands (United States and Japan)
Eye Contact (China and United States)
Burping after dinner (Arab countries and United States)
Typical work day schedule (United States and Spain)
Saying Goodbyes (Deaf and non-Deaf)
 Homework

 Read “Review Notes: Rules to Live by”

pages 55-63.

 Think of a school, family, or cultural rule

you have heard of, read about, or
experiences and be prepared to share
this in class on Monday.