Good manners? Bad manners? Not important? by Mila Fontaine

milafontaine — 2026-03-23 19:17:52 UTC

Mila

milafontaine — 2026-03-23 19:26:54 UTC

Read the questionnaire: Good manners? Bad manners? Not important? Choose:

- two things you think are bad manners,

- two you think are good manners,

- and two you think are not important.

Write your opinion on each topic and explain why. Use the expressions from the box (see above) on p.39

Scale

2026-03-24 21:02:15 UTC

It really annoys me when my youngest son leaves the table before we've all finished to eating. What bad habit annoys you when you eat at home with your family?

2026-03-27 11:58:33 UTC

Good manners 1) talking a present when you visit someone It shows you are kind and appreciate the invitation 2) saying thank you the next day after a meal It is polite and shows respect for the person who cooked or invited you

Bad manners

2026-03-27 12:03:31 UTC

1) Critizing the food at someone ´s house It can hurt the person’s feeling , so it is not polite

2) Posting a friend’s photo without permission It is disrespectful because everyone has a right to privacy

Not important

2026-03-27 12:06:37 UTC

1) Using formal language with older people

Being respectful matters more than using very formal words

2) Kissing someone on the cheek the first time you meet

Some people do it , some don’t . A simple hello is fine too

Hi everyone

2026-03-28 13:19:58 UTC

I think it’s inappropriate to post a photo or video of a friend without asking for their permission. Sometimes, it can cause serious problems between friends or even within families.

2026-03-28 13:24:42 UTC

When I meet someone for the first time, I think it’s very important to present myself with good manners and maybe shake hands. However, I don’t think it’s appropriate to kiss someone on both cheeks when you don’t know them and it’s your first meeting.

When someone invites me to their house, I think it is nice to bring something. For example, I can bring chocolate, dessert, or a cake. However, when I invite someone to my house, I don’t mind if they don’t bring anything.

2026-03-28 13:27:36 UTC

When it comes to paying for a meal on a first date, I don’t mind if everyone splits the bill or pays for themselves. However, I think the person who invites should pay, not only the man.

2026-03-28 14:57:23 UTC

I think it is very bad manners if someone is invited to a person’s home for a meal and then starts to criticize the food. In my opinion, this is very rude and impolite.

2026-03-28 15:02:14 UTC

If you don’t like the food, you can eat less. In my opinion, you can find a polite excuse to stop eating. However, you should not criticize the food in front of the host.

2026-03-28 15:02:44 UTC

In the cinema, it really annoys me when people talk to each other, eat noisily, and walk around in the dark.

2026-03-28 15:06:04 UTC

At the bus or metro station, people should wait before getting on. First, the passengers inside should get off. It is selfish and rude to push in before others get out. Then, the people outside can get on.

2026-03-28 15:12:39 UTC

Public places

2026-03-29 17:05:54 UTC

In public places, the rule is to stand on the right hand side of the stairs so that people going up don't block those going down, and vice versa. I hate when people don't respect this rule when there are a lot of people.

In public transport

2026-03-29 17:14:59 UTC

I think it's bad manners when people listen a video on YouTube without using these headphones. The same thing happens when someone speaks loudly on the phone.

Manners

2026-03-29 17:16:10 UTC

1)Bad manners

I hate when people criticize the food when you are invited to someone's home.

I don't mind is appropriate to kiss somebody when you met him for the first time.

2)Good manner

It's important to take a present when you are invited to somebody home .

When I have had a diner with my friends I always send a message to say thank you .

3)Not important

I don't think a man should pay dinner on a first dat for me it's not important.

I don't think people should take their shoes off when they arrive.

Good manners

2026-03-30 17:59:19 UTC

Being on time when you have an appointement

Good manners

2026-03-30 18:00:11 UTC

Offering your seat to a pregnant woman, disabeld or older people

Bad manners

2026-03-30 18:00:31 UTC

Interrupt people while they are talking

Bad manners

2026-03-30 18:00:49 UTC

Chewing with your open mouth