Project work: manners across the globe
As a follow up to this lesson, please pick a video on manners / customs / habits in any country you like / you are into, watch it and post a summary and link as a comment. Word limit: min 150 words. Deadline: January 4th, 2022.
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Manners accros the world are diffrent
In this video Customs are different than in Poland
1. The You can't smile to strangers in Russia. In poland is not requied to smile but it's appreciated.
2. In india you can't touch someone's head. In our country we do not touch our heads either especially in public.
3. You can't hug and laugh at public places in Japan. in Poland, people hug to greet. Rather laughing out loud is not decent.
4. In fracne we can't forgot to say hello, thanks and please. The same rules applies in Poland and it's highly appreciated.
5. In china dont' bring gifts when you are a stranger. it does not work in our country, it depends rather on the person
6 The rules to be a rules of being a cultural person:
Talk patiently when you are in another country.
Ask politely, friendly for diffrent things even the everyday ones.
Igor Chruściel
Karol Kazimierczak 2D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA9Jc0gVmfQ
1. Be polite to anyone you meet and keep eye contact with them.
Being polite makes people in Italy respect you. Direct eye contact portrays a high level of respect and shows that you are interested in what the person is about to say.
2. Be respectful when entering churches.
In Italy there is a lot of churches that many people visit. When entering churches, you should be quiet and be sure you’ve turned off your cellphone, so you do not bother the believers that are coming there to pray. You should also dress accordingly to what the religion requires from you.
3. Be respectful when using nasones.
Nasone is also called a fontanella, it is a type of drinking fountain. When using one you should not put your hand over the spout and never drink directly from it. You might fill up your water bottle and then move on so you do not stop the people waiting in line.
4. Do not drink cappuccino after 11 a.m.
Drinking cappuccino after 11 a.m. is considered unacceptable for some Italians. Cappuccino is considered a breakfast item because it contains milk. Italians do not drink milk after breakfast because it upsets the digestive system.
5. You weigh the items in bigger grocery stores.
Items like fruits and vegetables you shall weight first, then you can come to the cashier. If you do not do it, you get sent back to weigh them.
6. Do not sit down or lean against ancient monuments.
Sitting or leaning on ancient monuments is considered unacceptable because it destroys them. Italians try to protect and preserve the monuments for the future. If you sit down on one, you will get politely asked by the police to get up.
7. Do not litter in the piazzas.
If you have trash, hold on to it until you find a trash bin. If a police officer finds you throwing your trash down on a street or a pavement, you will get fined.
8. Treat having a dinner as a formal occasion.
When having a dinner, you should not put your elbows on the table or blow your nose. Be sure to dress very well and accordingly.
9. Do not show up empty handed when you are invited to an Italian home for a dinner.
When you are invited to someone's house you should show up with either a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine.
10. Ask for the bill
Waiters in Italy do not interrupt a person's dinner. When you finish your meal, you shall raise your hand and politely ask the waiter for the bill.
11. Public drunkenness.
Public drunkenness is unacceptable in Italy. When you go for a drink make sure you are not completely drunk, because if you are you might get arrested.
12. Be patient.
In Italy things are slow paced. Being a little late is not considered impolite.
Monika Bączkowska 2D
Manners in France
1. Public manners.
- You shouldn’t be too friendly to strangers.
- It’s important to say “bonjour'' especially when you go to a small shop.
- In shops with, for example food, cheese you have to ask the employer for the product and don’t grab things off the shelf.
2. If you don’t speak french, try to speak a little bit of french (just for example ‘bonjour’). Always ask if somebody speaks English before speaking to them in english.
3. Le Bisou
In France people greet with a fly kiss (le bisou), but don’t do this for everybody. For example, in a business meeting you shouldn’t kiss people on the cheek. Also if you are meeting people for the first time you should only shake their hands. Le bisou is traditional so if you recoiles from this, some people will find it very rude like refusing someone’s handshake. But you don’t have to do it, if you don’t like it but you should explain this before.
4. ‘Tu’ and ‘vous’
In France there are two ways to say ‘you’: ‘tu’ and ‘vous’. Use ‘tu’ for your familie, friends, younger than you, or people your age. ‘Vous’ is more respectful, you can use it for people who you are meeting for the first time, for a professional environment and also if dating with someone and you meeting their family you should always say ‘vous’ to them until they tell you to say ‘tu’.
5. Eating
- Don’t eat with your hands (you can do it in fast food).
- You should not put your elbows on the tables, but you should always keep your hand on the table.
- If you are invited for a dinner you should ask your host or hostess what you should bring (for example wine, flowers, but the only food that you can bring is chockolates or delicacies). - Never start eating before everybody is served.
- When hosts present you with a cheese board you have to be very careful and not cut the cheese wrong.
- At the end of dinner always thank your hosts and hostess
6. Punctuality
Don’t arrive exactly on time in France. Fifteen minutes late is ideal. But for meeting in a company, this rule obviously doesn’t work, also it doesn’t work with reservations, for example for dinner in a restaurant.
M. Kulda
https://youtu.be/tYSHUWcAnoU
1. Finnish people are very punctual. By saying that I'm also saying that people who want to live in Finland should always be on time on their meetings. Being late in Finland can be seen as rude and disrespectful.
2. In Finland people don't keep their shoes on inside and usually leave them at the door. You should always remember that when you're visiting someone else's house.
3. You shouldn't talk about religion in this country. People in there don't want to talk about them because they have their own religion and respects others opinions.
4. If you'll accomplish something you shouldn't talk about it with Finnish people. Accomplishments are something that you shouldn't brag about and enjoy them in private.
5. Even though Finland is know for their alcohol you shouldn't drink wine or vodka while having a lunch. Going on a party and drinking whole bottle of vodka is normal because it's a party but drinking one glass of wine during a lunch makes you an alcoholic. You should keep that in mind especially when you invite people for a lunch.
Paweł Owczarek 2D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GCuvcTI090&ab
1. DON’T EAT & DRINK WHILE WALKING
This isn’t illegal, but people will be watching you. People in Japan don’t do this, because they are very conscious about keeping the streets clean. When people in Japan buy something for example from the vending machine they’ll drink it there and then next to the vending machine.
2. DON’T DO VARIOUS THINGS WITH CHOPSTICKS
Never put your chopsticks upright into the rice or never pass things from chopstick to chopstick, because this is a part of a ritual conducted at funerals. Don’t do the rubbing of the chopsticks, because it’s rude.
3. DON’T TIP
Don’t give a tip, because this creates an uncomfortable situation for the worker. The worker, the staff would feel like you’re assessing their performance.
4. DON’T USE YOUR PHONE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Don’t talk on your phone, because it’s rude and annoying. If you get a phone call just ignore it until you get off.
5. DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF BUSINESS CARDS
In Japan they are so much more important than just a piece of paper. If you’re at a business meeting just put it on the desk. Never play around with business cards or put them in your back pocket, because they're seen as a physical extension of the person themselves.
6. DON’T BLOW YOUR NOSE IN PUBLIC
Blowing noses in public is very rude. Handkerchiefs are pretty popular here. People use them to wipe sweat off or dry their hands in public toilets.
7. DON’T GET PHYSICAL
Physical contact in Japan isn’t really a thing. You can occasionally shake hands with someone if they're a good friend or a business client that you get on well with.
8. DON’T BE OVERLY OPINIONATED
In Japan people want to keep harmony and avoid conflict at all costs. People are more careful about expressing their opinions and holding back what they really think.
9. DON’T FORGET TO TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES
When visiting someone’s house or entering a public building, you take off your shoes and switch to slippers before you go in.
10. DON’T LITTER DESPITE THE FRUSTRATING ABSENCE OF BINS
Bins in Japan are very rare to see, so people when they can’t find a bin they just take the rubbish home with them.
11. DON’T CROSS ON RED (EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF TRAFFIC)
People in Japan don’t cross the street at a red light even if nobody is driving a car. They just don’t want to get into trouble with the police.
12. DON’T WORRY ABOUT NOT KNOWING JAPANESE ETIQUETTE
In Japan you get kind of a free pass to make mistakes. People are understanding and they’re kind and they will let you off.
Rozalia B. 2D
Italy is a very beautiful and superstitious country and religious. They believe that a witch comes to each house on a magic broomstick, which they call La Befana, and going up the chimney she leaves sweets for good children and coal for bad ones. Italians do not marry on Friday because they believe that evil spirits arise on this day of the week. According to them, it is best to marry on Sunday to have the best luck especially with prosperity and fertility. People in Italy do not mix food. Each dish is put on a separate plate including sauces. Another custom is that Italian women should not look in the mirror before marriage. They can only rely on their hairdresser, makeup artist or friends. It is also a tradition for Italians to buy red clothes right after Christmas and often on New Year's Eve as they believe it will bring them luck in the New Year. They believe that if one hopes to start a family it is also the color of fertility.
Gracjan Janicki 2D
1) In Western culture people have a friendly image of death, they often talk about it or even joke about it, which is not so simple in China. In China, the topic of death is very sensitive and consider taboo. It is not appropriate to make jokes about death or to talk about it in a ridiculous way.
2) In Chinese, they have different forms of address depending on their status and the social position. Everything is based on the functions they perform at work. When coming from the west you don't have to know Chinese perfectly, but if you don't speak fluent you shouldn't take an official position.
3) When the Chinese speak, they try to make eye contact, while when they speak, Westerners look away because they find it strange to maintain eye contact. During a conversation, the Chinese generally like silence and do not mind it. After 3 seconds of awkward silence, Westerners start to say something so as not to feel strange.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV4skyZa3is
Wiktoria Osińska kl.2D
Most of the socializing in Ireland is done in pubs. If someone asks you if you want to go for a pint they usually mean much more than it is to be expected at first. It's really rude to go into a pub, drink one shot and leave. In Éire while hanging out with your friends in a saloon or such, you often engage in rounds. It's really bad etiquette to be included in a round, if you're not going to stay and do your own rounds as well. It's really common to tip people that perform services for you, in other words people like taxi drivers, but it never should be more that 10-15% of a price you are required to pay. Running late
happens a lot and it's not a big deal. Irish people are very polite, they say thank you and sorry all the time to everyone. In this green cursed land of drunks, the more you like someone the more you are mean to that person, it's called Slugging and it's done purely out of love. Tea is very importnant part of Ireland. Dining etiquette is more or less the same as in most western countries. It's really rude to skip a queue, unless in a bar where there is no such thing. Irish people aren't really into showing affection in public so while greeting someone they keep their distance saying howeyeh. Also they swear a lot without realizing that, since it's a part of a everyday language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL9Sq_EBAuE
Miłosz Stępiński 2D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6G_clfRX5U
1. Greeting.
If you see someone, who you had never seen before you have to greet him with kindness.
In Italy that is cheek kissing, which always starts with right side. In some regions that are 2 or 3 kisses.
2. Coffee.
In Italy, you don't have type coffee like Latte or Americana. There is only espresso, with other various of this drink.
If you order "Latte" in restaurant in Pasta world, you will get a milk, because meaning "Latte" in italian language is milk.
3. Idea of food separation.
Italian people believe in food separation. You can't put all of the dishes in one plate.
Eating in Italy starts with an appetizer(anitpasto), then is first dish(primo),main dish(secondo) and eating ends with dessert(dolce).
If you are in this country, you have to follow the sequence.
4. Do not mess with Italian Pizza.
In pizza country, you can't expect for example chicken or pineapple on pizza.
Also, it's wrong to ask a waiter for a ketchup, mayo or any dip. Just no.
5. No swimming after a meal.
In Italy, you can't go swim for 2-3 hours after dish. Italian people think that you can get a congestion and die in the sea.
am 2d.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMUX2asbvwU
1.Bringing a gift when you go and visit somebody.
It’s actually rude if you don’t bring any gift with you, that’s why you should give somebody even a small thing if you want to come along on their party, for example.
2.Russian always bring you a food even if you come for a cup of tea.
That’s really nice in my oppinion, because they show interest and care about their guests in thit way. If they give you a food and you don't eat it, it will be an insult to them.
3.Clothes
Women want to look beautiful and young all the time in Russia. That’s the reason why they wear shorts skirts and high-heeled shoes even if it’s very cold outside. I don’t think it’s healthy for their body but I think their look is more important for them than feel comfortable, cozy and warm in real winter clothes. They also even can wear a fancy dress or shoes to the grocery store.
4.Whistling
People think that whistling is rude and some of them believe that whistling attracts a bad luck and that even can be the reason why you would lose your money in the future.. That’s nothing good there.
5.Cold habbit
Kids in Russia go to school in extreme low temperatures. I don't think so it's a good idea but apparently it's nothing scary for them.
6.Hygiene
The first thing they do when they come back home is washing their hands. I think it’s very good habbit because it helps them to keep their hands and environment around them clean.
7.Flowers
It’s really nice thing if you buy somebody flowers, but watch out! You have to count them before you give it to somebody. Why? It’s strange but you have to bring uneven number of flowers, because even number of them you can only bring to the funerals.
8.Theaters
There are a big amount of theaters and in most of them you can watch shows every evening. It’s an amazing way to spend your free time alone or with your friends! Theaters are very common there!
9.Maternity
Maternity in Russia last three years. In my opinion it’s a lot of time. In Poland you have a one year of maternity, but for example in the U.S.A it lasts just a two or three weeks.
10.Undergroung
They have the most beautiful underground in the world and it’s located below the river. It looks very rich and impressive for sure.
Weronika B. 2D
1. Never eat paella for dinner
Paella is a popular Spanish rice dish that come from Valencia. Paella is made of rice, the strips of verdant vegetables and juicy prawns or chicken. Spanish dinner is pretty late usually after 8:30 p.m and paella is too heavy to eat that late. If you find a place where paella is served, It's propably meant for tourist.
2. Never try to go to lunch before 1 p.m or dinner before 8 p.m
Spanish have a crazy dinner time for us. Spanish lunch starts around 1 p.m and goes to 4 p.m so be careful with planning to go to the restaurant for eat.
3. Never eat a light lunch
Spanish eat late and they don't want to go to bed stuff. For dinner they usually eat lighter tapas and solids, so lunch is the heaviest meal of the day in Spain, and in this time you can find "meaty" food
4. Don't expect american-style breakfast in Spain
Spaniards usually eat some toast with olive oil or Spanish ham, they don't eat bacon or egg biscuits. They usually reserve place for big heavy meal at lunch time.
5. Never expect fast service in Spain or meal under two hours.
Eating in Spain is like event, first you have a drink and check, then some bread, then main course and check, after main course you drink coffee, beer or wine. In Spanish restaurant nobody's gonna bring you the check unless you ask for it, you could sit around 10 hours and you're still not gonna get that check.
6. Never forget to watch where you step
Spanish love their pets but often times they forget to clean up after them take they for a walk
7. Never think you have to tip.
In Spain that's not really expected, It's appreciated but the percentages are much lower If you get great service
8. Never try to buy anything on Sunday.
Everything is closed, maybe a couple restaurants are open for a short period, of course dinner restaurant will be open but that's it.
9. Never jump on a bus in Spain and try to pay for anything over a ten year old note
If you try to pay with a twenty euro note or above you're gonna get thrown off the bus so get some smaller bills and coins.
10. Never eat oranges off the tress
Oranges in cities are just a blind for a smell of sewage. They taste very sour and bitter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8vHAmOGzQ4
Marek Domagalski 2D
https://youtu.be/XMM4si_rOvw
and some websites but i didn’t save the links
manners and habits are different in each country, sometimes it can be pretty normal for them but uncommon and shocking for us. now i’m gonna give some examples about habits and correct behaviour in Italy.
1.very meaningful thing is that people there are really polite. when they first met you they would greet you with handshake, big smile and sometimes even with kiss on cheeks. they would also keep eye contact with you because of this they showing their interest and respect for you.
2.I heard that Italians often live in huge houses with few generations. in Poland or America it’s usually one small family composed of mum, dad and children. i think that living with your whole family is really nice and comfortable because you’re always next to them, you spend every holiday with your family members.
3.Italian people don't place the same value on money as we do in Poland. of course they make money but they care less about spending them or something. They also talk easily about they assets. We should take a look at them and think about changing our view really seriously.
4.Italians are obsessed about the way they look. you will never see people in clothes that they woke up in. They just pay attention on theirs looks.
5.They also treat every meal in restaurant as something important. Their outfits are formal and they very polite at the table. When you’re in restaurant with Italian you shouldn’t have elbows or nose on the table, that’s rude and impolite.
6.i think the most interesting think is their habit about drinking coffee and milk. They don’t drink cappuccino after 11.00 am. In Italy you will be perceived as a freak if your order coffee after that time. They avoid milk too, cause they use this for breakfast and treat milk as something sweet.
7.apparently people in italy are louder that us. i don’t remember why but they just speak louder and it’s not impolite for them.
8.in italy you can’t be completely drunk, it’s unacceptable. when you’re go out with friends for some drink make sure it’s not too much for you because when police caught you, you could be arrested.
9.don’t throw your trash in the piazzas. when you have some paper or other stuff and don’t see the bin just put in in your bag pack or pocket or just wait till you see one.
sorry for small letters in proper names(sometimes) but i just turned off big letters in my phone cause i don’t like them.
karolina gąsior 2d
1. Hugging
You shouldn’t hug French people when you want to greet them, because they find it very intimate and they would just feel uncomfortable. If you want to welcome someone in France better just kiss them on the cheek, because hug for them is a thing for couples.
2. Being too friendly
In France, people think it’s very strange, when you are too open and very curious. They don’t like it when somebody cuts in conversation, acts to friendly and shares too much information with them.
3. Bonjour
Saying “Bonjour” is the most important thing to do while being in France, that you cannot forget. Whenever you walk somewhere you have to say it as if you were walking into somebody’s home.
It is not just about the “Bonjour” you also have to say things such as “mercy”, “au revoir” or “à bientôt”, because if you don’t they will find it highly offensive and get very angry or even in particular situations refuse to serve you, for example in a restaurant.
4. Money
Money is not a great topic to talk about in France. That’s because of cultural thinking about how wealthy people used to exploit people below them for their own good, so you really shouldn’t talk about how much money you earn or spend on stuff.
5. Talking
Conversations in France are very calm and based on logic so it’s inappropriate to speak or laugh loudly. You should remember to tone it down and not put too much emotion and passion in a conversation.
6. Table manner
Eating with hands
While eating in France you can’t eat with your hands. You always use a knife and fork even for pizza, tacos or even nachos.
Phone
You should remember to never keep your phone beside you on a table or receive any messages or notifications , because that’s just rude.
Hands on table
In France you should always keep your hands on the table (not on laps) but never put your elbows on it.
Eye contact
Another important thing is to remember to keep eye contact with people when you cheers and always say “santé”.
Cheese
Important part of French etiquette is to cut the cheese inside out. You should go from center and out or along length.
Baguette
In France you should keep a baguette upside, otherwise it means bad luck, so make sure it’s right side.
Last thing
You never should eat very last thing , especially without asking if anyone else wants it. It’s better to leave something on a plate.
Ania Drozd 2d
https://youtu.be/2pVu9PDhm2Y
I chose video about Russia because I wanted to know whats the different between their and our country culture and habits. I think it’s really interesting because Russia is not that far from Poland.
After watching I noticed that in Poland we have a lot of the same traditions. Like always asking about is someone hungry or bringing homemade food when we’re visiting someone and I think is very kind and pleasure. In Poland we also used to taking off shoes when we coming to someone’s house. We also wearing slippers! I think is very embarrassing but we congrats after flys too.
But thing that really shocked me is “passing money to the driver” because of someone would still it before it arrived to the driver. It would never work in our country. Next weird thing is congratulating each other on successful bathing. I really don’t catch this habit but Russians don’t understand it too. And the last surprising thing is always wearing lots of make up and look overdressed by girls. Even when they goes only for a walk with dog or when is really cold and freezing.
In my opinion Russian culture is truly something special and is pretty interesting.
H.Zalewska 2d
1. When you are in the company of other people and have a meal together, never pour yourself a drink. Wait for someone else to do it for you. If you'll do it on your own, your companions can think they are rude.
2. When you are in Japan and have dinner at a restaurant never leave tips for waiters. In cafes and restaurants the service fee is added to the bill.
3. In Japan meals are not eaten in public places or in means of transport.
4. When we ask a Japanese for directions, he will not show it with finger. This gesture is very rude. In Japan, the way/direction is shown with an open hand.
5. We don't shake hands when we're welcoming with someone in Japan. This means no manners.
6. When you pay in a shop store, never put money in the seller's hand. Put them on the tray next to the cash register.
7. Before bathing in the tub, take a shower. In Japan bathing in a tub is relaxation, not washing.
8. Take off your shoes before entering a traditional Japanese restaurant.
9. Never put the rice sticks upright, because that's what you do at funerals.
10. When you eat soup in Japan take the bowl in your hand and meat, veggies with chopsticks. At the end dring broth.
11. In Japan, it's very rude when you talk on the phone in the subway. It is also impossible to talk loudly or listen to music.
12. The Japanese work a lot so they use the subway to take a nap.
Igor Domagalski 2d