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THEME 17 FOOD AND DRINKS

Culture Corner

Read some etiquette surprises from two different countries below. Then search the Net to find another interesting
etiquette rule from a different country and share it with your classmates.

Being late is not taken kindly in almost every culture around the world. But
the situation in Canada is shocking. Showing up early or on time in Canada
is considered bad. Yes, you’ve heard right! Still, don’t overdo it. Because

being late for more than 15 minutes is also considered rude.

It’s sometimes impossible not to be shocked by other countries’ rules of
manners. For example, chewing gum is not acceptable in Singapore. It’s

not only a bad manner but also against the law. Since 1992, the country has
banned chewing gum to keep the streets clean.

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TONGUE TWISTER

Are you ready for a tongue twister challenge? Read the tongue twisters from easy to hard and practise saying them as
fast as possible.

She sees cheese.
A

Which witch is which?
B

I looked right at Larry’s rally and left in a hurry.
C

D
She sells seashells by the seashore of Seychelles.

Betty Botter bought some butter but, she said, the butter’s bitter.
E

I thought a thought, but the thought I thought wasn’t the thought I thought I thought.
F

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