STEP 3
Talk about different rules of etiquette around the world
with your partner.
A
I heard you wanted to know about eating at a restaurant in
the U.K.
B
That’s right.
Is it okay if I hold the fork with the pointed ends
facing down when eating?
A
Absolutely!
You should watch other people and just follow
what they do.
/
I don’t think so.
You should watch other people
and just follow what they do.
B
Alright, thanks.
Asking for Approval
When asking for approval regarding what you’re not sure of, you can use expressions such as Is it all right if I ...?, I wonder if I could ..., and Is it acceptable if I ...?

Role Play

More Sample

A
I heard you wanted to know about making a purchase in Iran.
B
That’s right.
Is it okay if I don’t pay if the seller refuses to receive money when making a purchase?
A
I don’t think so.
You should watch other people and just follow what they do.
B
Alright, thanks.

Role Play

A
I heard you wanted to know about eating at a restaurant in the U.K.
네가 영국에서 식사하는 방법에 대해 알고 싶어 한다고 들었어.
B
That’s right. Is it okay if I hold the fork with the pointed ends facing down when eating?
맞아. 식사할 때 포크의 뾰족한 끝을 아래로 향하게 들고 먹어도 돼?
A
Absolutely! You should watch other people and just follow what they do. / I don’t think so. You should watch other people and just follow what they do.
물론이지! 다른 사람들을 지켜보고 그들이 하는 걸 그냥 따라해. / 아닌 것 같아. 다른 사람들을 지켜보고 그들이 하는 걸 그냥 따라해.
B
Alright, thanks.
알겠어, 고마워.

Self-Check

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I can ask for approval for information that I am unsure of about other cultures.

•
I can better understand the details about different manners and rules of etiquette around the world.