Universidad Nacional De Chimborazo

Escuela de Idiomas

Name: Eric Altamirano Vásquez

Class: 5 “C”

Date: 16-12-2021

FAREWELL

1.- Song with tag questions

You're beautiful – by: James Blunt

My life is brilliant, isn’t it?

My love is pure, isn't it?
I saw an angel, didn't I?
She smiled at me on the subway, didn't she?
You are beautiful, aren't you?
I saw your face in a crowded place, didn't I?
I'll never be with you, will I?

She caught my attention, didn't she?

There must be an angel, isn't there?
Song link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwdqDTlcSac

2.- Introduction to the topic (essay)

O: To know the topics about the unit 1

I: Make small talk to have a good conversation

Describe a busy schedule for busy days

Know how to communicate with people from other cultures

Cultural change is constant and never stops.

C: Finally, I think that learning about these topics is interesting because it will help us to have
better communication and good topics to talk with other people.

3.- Small talk using a dialogue using tag question

Eric: Hi, Pablo.

Pablo: Hi, you are Eric, aren’t you?

Eric: Yes, I'm. It’s a pleasure, isn't it?

Pablo: Yes, nice to meet you.

Eric: How are you?

Pablo: Tired, the university has me dead. I imagine that you are the same, isn't it?
Eric: The truth is that yes, I hope to go on vacation soon

Pablo: You plan to go home to the Galapagos, aren't you?

Eric: Yes, I miss my family so much. I imagine you just miss them, don't you?

Pablo: Yes, the truth is that I miss my family a lot.

Eric: I hope you can see you soon, see you, bye.

Pablo: Thank you and bye, have a nice day.

4.- Busy schedule (past perfect)

In 2019 I had a tour with my classmates from the civil engineering career, we went to see various
buildings in the province of Guayas. We had left Riobamba for Guayaquil and it was a very tiring
trip. Once we arrived in Guayaquil, they had taken us to see some roads under construction and
it was very interesting to learn more about the profession. In the evening they had taken us to
dinner and went to visit various heritage sites in Guayaquil, such as the malecon 2000, la Perla
del Pacifico and the hemiciclo de la rotonda. The next day they had taken us to Salinas to see
other civil works and to rest for a few hours due to the heavy work we had done in Guayaquil.
Then, we had gotten on the bus to go to Riobamba and our tour ended.

5.- Cultural survey description using pictures.

• Table manners

Before eating any food, people give thanks.

They make no noise at the table, everyone is silent.

In the other picture, People eat sitting on the floor

They eat by hand or with chopsticks.

• Musical tastes

There are musical genres whose music is played with instruments.

There are other musical genres where they use computers and studios to create music.
 • Dating customs

Dating are now more open

Dating today is more rare and unique

Before dates were a bit expensive

Dating used to be a bit difficult because of the thinking back then.

• Clothing customs

The clothing is different in Asia, there they are more traditional and use Kimono.

In Ecuador, the male indigenous culture dresses with ponchos and hats and the women with
anacos.

• Rules about formal behavior

Always shake hands or salute with your mouth.

Never point out places with your hand.

Be courteous and cordial to the other person.

Always have a positive attitude

 • Rules about punctuality

Always keep a watch handy so you don't be late for somewhere.

Set an alarm about 15 minutes before going somewhere.

In the case of being forgetful write in notes "do not be late to such a place"

Update the clock time, and better yet, keep the clock a pair of minutes early.

• Forms of address

Address the person by their last name.

Always address "you" to a person.

Address with Mr. or Mrs.

• Male / female roles in the work.

Men generally have the heaviest work.

Men suffer more at work due to the workload.

Men are sometimes exposed to danger at work.

Men in certain cases earn more money.

Women have more rights.

Women don't make a lot of money.

Women are more in charge of administration, consulting, accounting or secretary.

Women can be bullied.

Both men and women are important in a job.

 • Male / female roles in the home.

There are currently no established roles for men and women at home. Just as women can wash
dishes, sweep the house or wash the bathroom, men can cook, wash clothes and clean the
rooms, today we live in a society with greater equality and equity.

6.- Develop your cultural awareness.

How do people greet each other when they meet for the first time?

In my city, people greet each other with a handshake or hitting each other with a fist, the latter
due to the covid. In other cases, we can also greet with a kiss on the cheek, although it is less
likely.

How do they greet each other when they already know each other?

In my city we greet with a kiss on the cheek or giving each other a strong and warm hug.

Are greeting customs different for men and women? How?

If they are different, between men a kiss on the cheek is less likely since we are not used to
kissing another man on the cheek, it is more common to greet a man with a handshake, while
to greet the woman if We can do it with a kiss on the cheek, only if there is confidence, otherwise
we must also greet her with the hand.

When and how do you address people formally?

When I meet a person for the first time, all this because I do not trust him, I address that person
as a Sir or Madam, in addition, I try to be as cordial as possible and I also try to be respectful and
charismatic, so that the person feels calm.

When and how do you address people informally?

I talk informally with people when I am very confident with that person, also, I no longer say
"sir" or "ma'am", I just say "you" and I try not to be too formal with my words.

What are some do’s and don’ts for table manners?

Some things to do at the table are:

• Make silence
• Pray before eating.
• To be presentable.

Some things not to do at the table are:

• Get up to answer calls.

• Using phones, or things like that.
• Being dirty and unpresentable.
Are certain foods or beverages taboo?

Yes, in my city it’s forbidden to consume shark meat, however in other cities it’s considered one
more fish. In addition, here drinking beer is very common and normal on the streets, as long as
there is respect and that no one is disrespected.

What are some taboo conversation topics?

Speaking of sexuality, in my city they are a bit ignorant and see it as a joke, however it’s a serious
issue because Galapagos has high rates of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

What are the customs about punctuality?

The truth is that in my city they are not very punctual, they are always a little late for everything,
however I am very punctual.

What is a customary gift to bring on a visit to someone’s home?

In my city, the ideal gift is to bring food or a present (like a souvenir) of something.

Are there any gift taboos (kind of flowers, etc)?

The truth is that there are no taboos about any type of gift, that is, gifts such as flowers, here in
my city, all this is prohibited because flowers that are not typical of the Galapagos Islands are
prohibited.

Are there places where certain clothes would be inappropriate?

In my city if, for example, you’re not going to go dressed in an informal and degrading way to a
church, in addition, you’re not going to go dirty to a date or job interview.

Is there an important aspect of your culture that’s not on this list?

In my culture and in my city people are very kind and humble, by living with many nationalities
we have learned to be polite, respectful and very helpful, from childhood we were taught
recycling and we are people who don’t throw garbage on the streets.

7.- Message using what was learned in class

Covid times

Today I'm going to talk to you about antiseptic alcohol. This little bottle of alcohol always helped
us, didn't it? Well yes, it had helped me in my times of pandemic when I did not have to wash
my hands, it had helped me to disinfect my body before entering a confined place and it had
also helped us all to be able to have a little life. safer with the issue of covid, isn't it?

That is why I thank this bottle of alcohol that to this day helps me and helps us all, isn't it?