Trinity Level 7

National Customs

National customs vary depending on the country you are visiting.
In India it is customary for the host to wash the guests feet.
In Egypt you shouldnt enter someones house without the owner enters through the
door before you.
In Great Britain it is customary for people to buy each other drins in the pub.
In some parts of Europe you should iss your friends and family when you greet them
where as in the north of Europe it is customary to shae hands.
In Thailand! Buddhist mons are not allowed to touch women due to their religious
customs.
Try and answer these "uestions using the Simple Passive
For example
#$ In India it is customary for the host to wash the guests feet
Passive : In India the guests feet are usually washed by the host
B$ In Italy %atholics hold weddings in %hurches
Passive : In Italy, Catholic weddings are held in Churches
&. 'ow do national customs relate to national identity(
). Tal about the marriage customs in this country and in other countries.
*.+hat are your favourite national customs( #nd your least favourite ones(
*.+hich national customs contribute most to the creation of Italian identity(
,. +hich national customs of other countries do you find most interesting(
-. .iscuss the origin! history! and current meaning of a national custom.
/. %an you find information on any other unusual customs from other countries(