Hi everybody, It is our first time together in the Multimedia lab so we are going to do a couple of activities to enjoy this great place. let's see how much you know about table manners in other places around the world. You think you know a lot, don't you?
Let's see how you do on the following quiz:
http://www.fekids.com/img/kln/flash/DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf
Once you have finished the quiz, check with your partners to see what score they got. Now it is time to find out a little more about one or two more curious things in other cultures. Follow the instructions and let's see what we can learn:
1. Everybody will search for an article, a video or a blog in which you can find a couple of curious things culturally speaking about the following countries:
a. Daniela:China
b. Alvaro:Spain
c. Julian:France
d. Sebastian:Germany
e. Paula:Poland
f. Hector:Japan
You have 15 minutes to do your search and get the info dor the two curious facts.
2. Once you are done, you will chat with your partners and tell them about the information you found. Compare the facts and see if there are anything like that in Colombia.
3. Get your conclusions ready to be discussed next class.
Bon appetit!!
Spanish people will often hold a fork in their right hand, and a small piece of bread in the left, which is then used to help push food gently onto the fork.
ReplyDeleteThe table manners in France
ReplyDeleteby Julian
in France the salad should never be cut, you should rather try to fold the leaf and bring it to your mouth with the fork.
Your hands should be visible but not on your lap.
Caution: The French hate to have unexpected visitors so it is considered a blunder to drop in on a friend without letting them know in advance
Source:1.http://gofrance.about.com/od/culture/a/tablemanners.htm
2http://www.europe-cities.com/en/662/france/eating-out/etiquette/
in japan people eat many noodles
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteIf you go to Poland, you will need to know this:
- You don't should begin eating until everyone has received food on their plates and the host invites you to start.
- Keep your knife in your right hand and your fork in the left at all times.
- Occasionally, the soup is served without spoons: this means you are expected to lift the soup bowl up to your lips and sip it like a drink.
Bye
Paula
Hi guys,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your hard work. I think all of these facts help us understand how cultures are different and similar in some many aspects.
Tks for dropping by.