TESOL 103 - Week 07 - October 26, 2021 Differences in Manner



 Differences in Manner


Manny things can be acceptable in one culture, but not in another, we must pay attention not to offend people around us, or be offended by these same people, just because our culture is different than theirs.


Some examples that are acceptable in one place, but not in other places are:

*tossing something to someone; *staring at other people;  *walk around with hands in your pocket; *loud music day or night; *blow your nose in public; *yawn and stretch in public; *belching; *shake hands;  *no tipping;  *the "okay" gesture;  *the peace salute (fingers in V gesture);  *exposing your palms;  *chewing gum;  *left-handed greetings.

 


 

These are just a few things that can have a very different meaning for different countries, there can be a lot more, so it is a good idea to try and learn some of these things if you are traveling abroad. Also if we as teachers have students from  different countries we should   study some of their costumes as not to offend the students or their parents.  

 





I am enjoying learning about these differences in manner. That is something that I always observed in the different places I have lived. But, in general people will understand that you are not from there and will be tolerant, of course there are other people that are not so tolerant, we must always be careful.





























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