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學生分為兩人一組進行角色扮演，一人模擬正式場合（如工作面試），另一人模擬非正式場合（如與朋友見面）。同學們根據場合使用合適的打招呼方式。

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播放展示正式與非正式打招呼影片的剪輯片段，學生討論影片中使用的語句和行為。

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Formal and Informal Greetings 👋 and Introductions 🤝

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提供正式與非正式場合的對話文本，讓學生填寫空缺部分，正確使用不同的打招呼用語。

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將全班分成若干小組，給出一句話瞬間識別其來自正式或非正式場合，以最快速度回答的組別得分。

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討論英語打招呼的文化背景，並與學生母語打招呼方式做比較，理解文化差異。

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Around the world, there are many ways to greet a business counterpart, extending beyond the straightforward handshake. Get your relationship off to the right start by using culturally appropriate greetings across cultures.

Shaking hands may seem like a perfectly normal way to greet a business contact. Not necessarily, though. What happens if the other person doesn't offer their hand? Or if you're a woman in a conservative Muslim culture? Or if your counterpart greets you with a bow? Here's a quick guide to five situations in which a little business etiquette can go a long way.
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Here are a few examples of greetings across cultures:

Thailand: Wai etiquette

Thais greet one another with a 'wai' - a bow, elbows in, hands clasped as if in prayer. The gesture is said to date from the 12 th century, to show that you were not clasping a weapon in either hand.

DO Wai to Thais in a business context. The position of the hands and the depth of the bow should vary according to the other person's seniority. Fingertips should be below the chin for equals, in front of the nose for seniors and at eye level for those of the highest standing.

DON'T Wai to shopkeepers (a smile is enough) or anybody who is serving you, to children or other foreigners; the latter could offend your Thai colleagues. Thais do not wai to their friends, either.

Japan: How to shake hands

In Japan, a handshake is acceptable, although some Japanese accompany this with a slight bow as a sign of respect. The Japanese handshake is traditionally limp and little or no eye contact is made.

DO Have your business card ready, with Japanese translation; some executives exchange cards, presenting the card with both hands and a bow, before even shaking hands.

DON'T Grip someone's hand too hard, pump it, slap them on the shoulder or grab their arm. There is some tolerance for cultural transgressions but causing your counterpart to lose face could damage the relationship.

Nigeria: Appreciate friendship

Nigerians are generally expressive and emotional and their culture places great value on friendship. Any greeting should be gracious and polite. A handshake should be firm and is often prolonged.

DO Use formal titles until you know someone. Show deference to elders; failing to greet an older person appropriately is seen as rude.

DON'T Offer a limp grip. Do not pull your hand away (Nigerian handshakes can go on a long time, including while talking). If you are male, do not try to shake a woman's hand unless she extends hers.

Dubai: Show respect

Handshakes are softer in Middle Eastern countries; a bone-crushing grip and fist pumping action are considered rude. Your contact may hold your hand for longer than you feel comfortable with, too; this is purely a sign of respect and welcome. As you shake hands, say 'As-salaam alaykum' ('peace be upon you'); the response is 'Wa alaykum as-salaam' ('peace be upon you, too).

DO Adapt to the softer style of handshake. If you are female, greeting a Muslim male, it is acceptable to put your hand over your heart and say hello. If you are male, do allow a close Arab friend to embrace you; it is not uncommon for men to hug and kiss one another on the cheeks. Remember, too, that Dubai is a multicultural environment. You may find forms of greeting much less formal when dealing with ex-pat Europeans, for example. It is, however, essential to learn the correct way of addressing senior Emiratis, whether they are sheikhs or government ministers.

DON'T Attempt to shake the hand of a Muslim woman unless you are female. Do not end the handshake before your counterpart does. Don't forget to greet everybody in the room, where possible.

Brazil: Be demonstrative

Brazilians are demonstrative in their greetings. A firm handshake is appropriate on an initial meeting but once a friendship has been established, men will greet male friends with a brief hug and sometimes, even a kiss on the cheek. Women will greet one another with air kisses is they are already acquainted. Women and men will shake hands when meeting for the first time.

DO Air kiss on the left side first. Brazil comes with its own rules: one kiss in São Paolo; two in Rio. Maintain eye contact when greeting someone as a sign of trust.

DON'T Make actual contact during an air kiss beyond cheek to cheek. Don't shrink away from a hug, either; it has no romantic connotations whatsoever.

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Different greetings across cultures - Country Navigator

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Get your relationship off to the right start by using culturally appropriate greetings across cultures. Read our do's and don'ts!

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設計問卷以詢問人們如何在各種情境下打招呼，然後分析數據，討論結果。

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製作詞彙卡片，讓學生匹配合適的情境和打招呼短語，以提升應用能力。

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使用英文語音軟體，讓學生模仿不同場合的打招呼語調和音調，訓練聽力和口語能力。

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學生創建自己的小短片展示誤用正式與非正式打招呼的情景，並提供正確使用示範。

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設計一個活動，要求學生用正式和非正式的方式來寫和發表打招呼短文，增強其語言表達能力。

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A: Hi, how are you doing? B: I'm fine. How about yourself? A: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking. B: No problem. So how have you been? A: I've been great. What about you? B: I've been good. I'm in school right now. A: What school do you go to?