新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读 A unit 11.ppt

Unit Eleven Etiquette Lead-in Definition of etiquette: the conventional rules of behavior and ceremonies observed in polite society. rules of acceptable behavior: the rules and conventions governing correct or polite behavior in society in general or in a specific social or professional group or situation. Synonyms:?manners, good manners, protocol, custom, propriety, decorum, politenessAntonym:?bad manners  Group Discussion Can you give some examples of old customs of politeness and ceremony in old China? Kowtow Offer sacrifices to an ancestor Various festivals (Tomb-sweeping Day, Lantern Festival, the Dragon-Boat Festival, Double-Seventh Day the Double Ninth Festival) Dinner Etiquette Text Learning What is the definition of ETIQUETTE according to the text? Etiquette refers to the conventional rules of behavior and ceremonies observed in polite society. Text Learning What may be one of the origins of etiquette? Respect for authority. Text Learning According to the article, how does the author introduce etiquette to us? One origin of etiquette is respect for authority. (Paras1-3) Rules of etiquette may prevent embarrassment and even serious disputes. (Para4) Outside palace circles, the main concern of etiquette has been to make harmonious the behavior of equals. (Paras5-6) Three elements of good manners: the basic moral duties, the practical rules and artificial, optional graces. (Paras7-12) The essential basis of all good manners, concern for the old and weak, and the avoidance of offending others unnecessarily, does not vary. (Para13) Paraphrases The purpose is not only to make the ruler seem almost godlike, but also to protect him from familiarity, for without some such protection his life, lived inevitable in the public eye, would be intolerable. This can serve two purposes: one is to make the ruler seem almost godlike, the other is to protect his privacy. Otherwise, he would live in the public eye, which is unbearable. Par