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VALUES AND NORMS A. Come as you are
THEME 10

3 Complete the sentences using the highlighted words from the text.

1. To encourage the ....................... of the new generation, we should teach the values of our society.
2. Social ....................... are unwritten rules about how to behave in a particular culture.
3. You should follow the rules of ....................... if you want to behave politely.
4. Everybody can face ....................... when they start to live in a different community.
5. Kissing elders’ hands is a well-known Turkish ....................... to show respect.

4 a. & Read the text again and complete the table with the cultural norms and values of
each country.
Turkey Australia Japan The UK
sharing food ................................ using brief sentences ................................
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b. Work in pairs. Compare the countries using the information in exercise 4a as in the
examples.
• You should take off your shoes both in Turkey and Japan.
• Usually Turkish people not only hug but also kiss on two cheeks when they greet each other.
• Japanese people neither make direct eye contact nor speak loudly.

Kim, Japan
I lived in Turkey for a few years and learnt quite a lot about Turkish
culture and traditions. We have many differences in our social etiquette.
Japanese people communicate with brief sentences. In Turkey, it is
amusing to listen to the people telling everything in detail. We don’t like
to speak noisily. Speaking loudly is a normal way of communication
here. We have differences in using body language as well. For example,
making direct eye contact is offensive in my country. However, in Turkey
it is necessary to make eye contact to tell what you mean. Also, we bow
to greet someone as a sign of respect. It may be acceptable to shake
hands, but Turkish people both hug and kiss on two cheeks when they
meet their friends. On the other hand, we have a common tradition.
People in both countries take off their shoes while entering a house. It
is a must to say that these people aren’t only friendly but also eager to
show this trait.

Deniz, Turkey
Before my trip to the UK, all I knew was Big Ben and their favourite food,
fsh and chips. In the beginning I had hard times getting used to the
customs of this country. For instance, in my country being punctual is
important too, but you don’t have to call the person to inform you will be
late just for fve minutes. Here I have learnt that even if you are late for
a few minutes, you have to call and tell your reason. In addition, I had
believed that the English were a bit cold and less friendly until I met
them. But soon I realised that they were as friendly and hospitable as
the people in my country. That was a great life lesson for me.

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