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    The document provides activities to learn about differences between American and British English vocabulary, cultural taboos observed in different countries, and situations involving cultural misunderstandings at work that could be explored in role-playing skits to develop cultural awareness. Learners are asked to classify words as American or British English, match cultural taboos to countries, and write a skit with a partner about a potential cultural issue between employees from different backgrounds.

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    The document provides activities to learn about differences between American and British English vocabulary, cultural taboos observed in different countries, and situations involving cultural misunderstandings at work that could be explored in role-playing skits to develop cultural awareness. Learners are asked to classify words as American or British English, match cultural taboos to countries, and write a skit with a partner about a potential cultural issue between employees from different backgrounds.

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    Activity 1. Classify these words as American or British English by completing the table below.

    American English British English


    1. wallet
    2. coin purse
    3. nappy
    4. pants tights
    5.
    6. truck
    7. vest
    8. apartment
    9. underpants
    10.broiler
    11. Braces
    12. candy
    13. Zip
    14.crib
    15. Barrister
    16.flashlight
    17. Tin
    18.mail
    19. Reverse change
    20.stove
    21. Lift
    22.cab
    23. Tap
    24.detour
    25. Rubbish
    26.hood
    27. Motorway
    28.wreck
    29. Caravan
    30.sidewalk
    Attorney billfold diversion purse automobile elevator

    Shorts expressway sidewalk bonnet faucet sweets call-collect

    Fender suspenders can flat taxi caravan gas torch cooker

    Grill trainers cot pantyhose trash crash pitcher trousers diaper

    Post vest zipper


    Activity 2. Match the cultural taboos described with the country which observes these. An
    answer may be repeated.

    A B
    _______1. Giving clocks and umbrellas as gifts A. Afghanistan/Iran
    _______2. Smiling at strangers B. Africa
    _______3. Touching a child’s head C. Arab countries
    _______4. Coming earlier than the appointed time D. Argentina
    _______5. Bargaining when shopping E. China
    _______6. Pointing your finger at someone F. India
    _______7. Using the left hand for eating G. Japan
    _______8. Curling your finger at someone H. Korea
    _______9. Eating in the subway or streets I. Malaysia
    _______10. Thumbs up J. Philippines
    _______11. Pointing your feet at another K. Malaysia
    _______12. The V or peace sign L. Spain
    _______13. Crossing your legs when sitting M. United kingdom
    _______14. Talking with your hands
    _______15. Putting your hands on your hips when talking

    Activity 3. What’s your point? Write a skit on the following situations. Consider cultural
    differences. Work with a partner. You may choose any of the situations.
    ( To be performed on November 16, 2022. The skit will be submitted on November 9, 2022)

    1. Jade, a Filipino employee, got negative feedback from his Korean manager for a work
    done.
    2. Henry, a Filipino employee, finds it unfair that his Japanese manager gave him a pay cut
    for late delivery of goods when it was the inclement weather that caused delay of
    delivery.

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