A short presentation on politeness in England and the USA. We listed some things that would be polite in England or the USA, but wouldn't be in Germany. This presentation is for the German "Oberstufe" and could be included in an ICC-lesson as a start-up or as a basis for discussions.

1. Politeness
in England and the USA
by Agata, Vivien and Doro

2. Definition
Politeness is a regulation of human
interaction, whose purpose is to
consider the other person's feelings,
according to expected norms, so that all
persons feel comfortable.

4. invitations

5. You should
come by
some time!

7. Please come
by at
7 today!

9. tea

10. weather

12. blablablablablabla
blablablablablabla
blablablablablabla
blablablablablabla
blablablablablabla

13. being overly
polite

14. A: Excuse me!
B: Oh, I'm sorry.

15. A: I'm terribly sorry.
B: Oh no, I'm sorry.
A: Don't be.

18. May I help you?

20. Congratulations!

21. Mr. Cook
Alan

22. - be curious
- be friendly
- ask questions