The Importance of Table Manners 🍽
Vocabulary Building
A. Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box.
🗣 respect • 🏮 cultures • 🍽 manners • 😋 chew • 🌟 atmosphere
It is important to show __________ for the people you are eating with.
1. Good table __________ create a pleasant dining experience.
2. In many __________, dining together is an important social event.
3. Some people __________ their food quietly to be polite.
4. Good table manners help create a positive __________ during meals.
B. Choose the words that are closest in meaning to the underlined ones.
1. Good table manners are an essential part of communication during meals.
a. boring
b. important
c. optional
d. confusing
2. Slurping noodles in Japan is seen as a sign of appreciation.
a. gratitude
b. dislike
c. confusion
d. noise
3. Good manners help create a pleasant atmosphere.
a. uncomfortable
b. enjoyable
c. strict
d. boring
4. It is respectful to wait until everyone has been served.
a. rude
b. polite
c. mean
d. slow
5. Understanding different customs shows respect for cultures.
a. traditions
b. mistakes
c. objects
d. problems
Reading Comprehension 📝
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Different cultures have different types of food.
b. Table manners are important for creating a pleasant dining experience.
c. People should eat quickly and quietly.
d. It is not necessary to have manners at school.
2. According to the passage, why are table manners important?
a. They help you eat faster.
b. They show respect and create a pleasant atmosphere.
c. They make food taste better.
d. They are only important at home.
3. How do table manners reflect cultural values?
a. They teach people how to cook.
b. They show how much food people can eat.
c. They demonstrate what is considered polite in different societies.
d. They help people dress better.
4. In Japan, what does slurping noodles show?
a. Bad behavior.
b. Appreciation for the meal.
c. Disrespect to the cook.
d. Anger.
5. Where should good table manners be practiced?
a. Only at home.
b. Only at restaurants.
c. At home, school, and public places.
d. Only in different countries.
Summary
Step 1: Complete the outline with the words below.
respect – cultures – manners – atmosphere – appreciation
I. Importance of Table Manners
A. Show __________ for others when eating.
B. Create a pleasant __________ at meals.
II. Cultural Differences
A. Different __________ have different rules.
B. Slurping noodles in Japan shows __________ for the meal.
III. Practicing Good Manners
A. Good __________ make social gatherings more enjoyable.
B. Practice them at home, at school, and in public.
Step 2: Complete the summary using your own words based on the outline.
Good table manners are important because they show __________ for others and help
create a positive __________. Different __________ have different eating customs, and
understanding them shows __________. Practicing good __________ makes meals
more pleasant and helps everyone feel valued.
