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GESTURES
AND
MANNERS
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1 Warm up
Play a short game. Your teacher does the following gestures in class. In pairs, say what they want
their students to do. Write the instructions below.
A. B.
C. D.
E. F.
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2 Focus on vocabulary - body verbs
Part A: Look at the body actions below. Then, watch the video and number the verbs below in the
order you see them.
Part B: Put the verbs from the chart above in the right body part category below.
3 Practice
Ask your partner your questions.
• Student A
1. What food do you need to chew a lot?
2. What do you say when someone sneezes?
3. When was the last time someone yelled at you?
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• Student B
1. What drinks make you burp?
2. Do you like to hug people when you see them?
3. When was the last time you clapped at someone or something?
4 Collocations
Part A: Match the verbs with the body parts to create collocations.
clench pick point raise roll shake stamp
1. your nose
2. your eyebrows
3. your feet
4. your eyes
5. your finger
6. hands
7. your fists
Part B: Complete the sentences with a collocation from above. You may need to change the verb
form.
1. My younger brother always his . It’s disgusting.
2. He his when he heard the high price.
3. Children tend to their when they don’t get what they want.
4. Don’t your at me, and stop yelling!
5. In formal situations, people often when they first meet.
6. He his and hit the punching bag.
7. He his to express his annoyance at the situation.
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5 Speaking
In pairs, decide if the following situations are polite or impolite. Discuss which good and bad manners
you have.
6 Listening
Part A: Match the words below with the correct definition.
etiquette manners polite rude
1. the set of rules or customs that control acceptable behaviour in particular
social situations
2. offensive or embarrassing
3. having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other
people
4. respectful ways of treating other people and behaving in public
Part B: You are going to listen to a conversation between two friends, Garin and Kirk. What does
Garin ask Kirk about?
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Part C: Listen again and complete the charts.
7 Discussion
In pairs, talk about your country.
1. How do people greet each other?
2. What are some general etiquette rules for a tourist?
3. Who is the most well-mannered person you know?
4. What behaviour would be considered rude at a party?
5. What are some important table manners?
8 Idioms
Part A: Match an idiom (1-4) to the correct definition (a-d).
1. a pat on the back a. do something too difficult or make a commitment
you can’t keep
2. stare into space b. a short sleep during the day
3. bite off more than you can chew c. look straight ahead without looking at a particular
thing
4. forty winks d. praise or approval for doing something good
Part B: Complete the gaps with the correct idiom. You might need to change the form.
1. I don’t know why she said she would plan the party. I think she wants to .
2. I was hoping for a promotion but all I got was a .
3. I often sit at the back of the class and .
4. He usually has going home on the train.
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9 Optional extension: review game
What am I doing? Read the steps and play the game in pairs.
1. Choose a partner to play a game in pairs.
2. Each of you has your own set of words.
3. Take turns miming your words.
4. The student with the most correct answers wins the game.
• Student A
• Student B
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Transcripts
6. Listening
Garin (American): I am planning to travel to the UK this summer. I know you lived there for a few
years. Can you help me understand some dos and don’ts when it comes to British
etiquette?
Kirk (British): Sure, well... British people are generally punctual, so don’t be late. And... saying
please and thank you is important and used in almost all situations. Always stand
patiently in a queue and wait for your turn. If you accidentally bump into someone,
say sorry.
Garin: What about when you meet someone for the first time? Do I hug them, kiss them,
or shake hands?
Kirk: There is no set rule for this, so you might encounter different greetings depending
on the people you meet, which can be confusing and awkward. Some people don’t
do anything other than wave and say ‘hello’. Some people hug, while others shake
hands. Some people give two kisses on the cheeks, while some pat each other on
the shoulder. In a formal setting, it’s polite to shake hands.
Garin: What about table manners?
Kirk: OK, there are a few rules for this. Firstly, wait until everyone has their food
before eating, and never talk with your mouth full. Keep your mouth closed while
chewing and don’t burp! If you are invited to someone’s house for a meal, it is
customary to take a small gift such as a bottle of wine or dessert to show your
appreciation.
Garin: Right, thank you. Hopefully, I will make a good first impression when I meet new
people.
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Key
1. Warm up
10 mins.
This stage introduces the topic of gestures with some common classroom instructions. The students, in pairs, look
at the images and discuss what each gesture means. They write the instructions on the worksheet. Check the
answers as a group. Check the meaning of the word gesture.
Picture A: stand up; B: sit down; C. listen; D. be quiet; E. open your book; F. thumbs up
2. Focus on vocabulary - body verbs
15 mins.
Part A
This stage is to introduce a set of body verbs. First, the students read the verbs in the box. Then they watch
the video and number the verbs in the order they see them. This stage is to check existing knowledge. Ask the
students to check their ideas with their partners before doing group feedback. Use the videos to review the
answers. Model and practise pronunciation.
Answer:
1) clap; 2) sneeze; 3) point; 4) yell; 5) sigh; 6) wave; 7) hug; 8) bow; 9) nod; 10) wink; 11) shrug; 12) chew; 13)
burp; 14) stare; 15) pat
Part B
Then ask the students to categorise the verbs in order of the different body parts. Review the answers as a group.
Correct any errors with pronunciation.
Answers:
mouth/nose: chew, yell, sneeze, sigh, burp
hands/arms: wave, hug, point, clap, pat
eyes/head/shoulder: wink, stare, shrug, bow, nod
3. Practice
10 mins.
This stage is to practise the language. Put the students into pairs. Give them each their questions. Give them a
minute to read and understand their questions. They then take turns asking and answering each other’s questions
4. Collocations
10 mins.
Part A
This stage introduces some common collocations related to gestures. The students first match the verbs and body
parts.
1. pick 2. raise
3. stamp 4. roll
5. point 6. shake
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7. clench
Part B
Then, they check the answers as a group, model and practise pronunciation, and complete the gaps with the right
gestures. Finally, they review the answers as a group.
1. picks ≀ nose 2. raised ≀ eyebrows
3. stamp ≀ feet 4. point ≀ finger
5. shake hands 6. clenched ≀ fists
7. rolled ≀ eyes
5. Speaking
10 - 15 mins.
This stage allows the students to decide which gestures convey good or bad manners. In groups, the students
take turns responding to a prompt. After each one, they should say if it is something they do or don’t.
Answers: 2, 7, 9, 10, 12 = good / polite manners.
6. Listening
Part A
15 mins.
This stage is to develop listening skills in the context of manners and etiquette. First, the students learn some
key vocabulary by matching the words and definitions. Check the answers as a group. Model and practise
pronunciation.
1. etiquette 2. rude 3. polite 4. manners
Part B
The students then listen for gist. Highlight the question. Ask the students to check their answers with their
partners. Check the answers as a group.
Answer: Garin asks Kirk about British etiquette.
Part C
The students then listen in more detail and complete the dos and don’ts table. Ask the students to check their
answers with their partners before checking the answers as a group.
Answers:
do - say please and thank you; say sorry if you bump into someone; stand patiently in a queue and wait your turn;
shake hands in a formal setting; wait until everyone has their food before eating; take a small gift if you are invited
to a dinner party
don’t - be late; talk with your mouth full; chew with your mouth open; burp
7. Discussion
10 mins.
This stage is for the students to develop their speaking skills by responding to and personalising the topic. Put the
students in small groups and ask them to ask and answer the questions. Get some responses during feedback.
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8. Idioms
10 mins.
Part A
This stage introduces some related idiomatic phrases. First, they match the definitions. Check and review the
answers. Model and practise pronunciation.
1. → d. 2. → c.
3. → a. 4. → b.
Part B
The students then complete the sentences with the right idiom. They may need to change the form. Review the
answers as a group.
1. bite off more than she can chew 2. pat on the back
3. stare into space 4. forty winks
9. Optional extension: review game
10 mins.
This stage is to review the vocabulary using a quick miming game. Put the students into pairs. Give them each
their words. They then take turns miming their words. The student with the most correct answers wins the game.
*This can be adapted to a class game. Put the students into two teams. Ask a volunteer from each group to come
up. Give them each their lists. They mime, while their teams guess the words. The first team to complete all the
words wins.
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