English Topics: What are the most important manners in your culture?

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Main Topics

  • Do bad mannered people upset you?
  • What are the most important manners in your culture?
  • Does your country have unique table manners?
  • Have you ever experienced culture shock?
  • Have you ever experienced "reverse culture shock"?
  • What does it mean to be polite?
  • Who is responsible for teaching manners: parents, schools, government, or society?
  • What behaviors annoy you the most? Why?

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