GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple for Habits and Routines
- Use the present simple tense to talk about general habits or repeated actions.
- Example: "I usually shake hands when I meet someone new."
- Example: "He doesn’t always shake hands."
2. Questions with "Do" and "Does"
- Use do or does to ask about habits.
- Example: "Do you shake hands when you meet someone new?"
- Example: "Does she prefer a handshake or a hug?"
3. Adverbs of Frequency
- Words like always, usually, sometimes, and never describe how often an action happens.
- Example: "I always shake hands at work."
- Example: "They never greet with a handshake."
4. Negative Sentences with "Don’t" and "Doesn’t"
- Use don’t and doesn’t to make negative sentences.
- Example: "I don’t shake hands if I feel nervous."
- Example: "She doesn’t greet strangers with a handshake."
VOCABULARY
Handshake: A greeting where two people grasp each other's right hands and move them up and down.
Example: "A firm handshake shows confidence."First impression: The opinion someone forms about you when they meet you for the first time.
Example: "Your first impression is important in job interviews."Bow: To bend your body forward as a greeting, common in some cultures like Japan.
Example: "In Japan, people bow instead of shaking hands."Hug: To put your arms around someone to greet them or show affection.
Example: "Close friends often greet with a hug."Polite: Showing good manners and respect to others.
Example: "Shaking hands is a polite way to greet someone."Greeting: A way of saying hello.
Example: "There are many types of greetings around the world."Confidence: The feeling of being sure of yourself.
Example: "A firm handshake can show confidence."Cultural: Related to the traditions and customs of a group of people.
Example: "Greetings vary depending on cultural norms."Custom: A traditional practice in a society.
Example: "In some cultures, a bow is the custom for greeting."Introduce: To tell someone your name or help others meet.
Example: "When you introduce yourself, always smile."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "Nice to meet you!"
- "Do you usually shake hands when you meet someone?"
- "It’s great to finally meet you in person."
- "How do you usually greet new people?"
- "In my country, we shake hands when we meet someone."
- "I prefer to wave hello instead of shaking hands."
- "Let me introduce myself. My name is..."
- "What’s the common greeting in your culture?"
- "Do you feel comfortable shaking hands?"
- "It’s polite to smile when you greet someone."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- I always shake hands when I meet new people.
- She introduces herself with a warm smile.
- They prefer a handshake in formal meetings.
- We greet each other with a handshake at work.
- He gives a firm handshake to show confidence.
Negative Sentences
- I don’t shake hands if I am sick.
- She doesn’t feel comfortable shaking hands with strangers.
- They don’t always greet with a handshake.
- We don’t use a handshake in informal situations.
- He doesn’t know how to give a proper handshake.
Questions
- Do you shake hands when you meet someone new?
- Does she greet people with a hug or a handshake?
- What is the most common way to greet someone in your country?
- Do they always use handshakes in formal meetings?
- How do you usually greet your friends?
Answers
- Yes, I always shake hands when I meet someone.
- No, she prefers to wave hello.
- In my country, we usually greet with a handshake.
- Yes, they do. A handshake is the standard greeting.
- I greet my friends with a smile and a hug.
CONVERSATION
Emma: Hi! Nice to meet you. Do you usually shake hands when you meet someone?
Tom: Yes, I do, especially in formal situations. How about you?
Emma: It depends. Sometimes I just wave hello or smile.
Tom: That’s nice too. But a handshake feels polite, especially at work.
Emma: True. In some cultures, people even bow instead of shaking hands.
Tom: Interesting! It’s amazing how greetings differ around the world.
READING
"Meeting Someone New"
When David meets someone for the first time, he always shakes their hand. He believes that a firm handshake makes a good first impression. One day, David met a new coworker from Japan. Instead of shaking hands, his coworker bowed. David smiled and bowed back. Later, he learned that bowing is a common greeting in Japan.
David also noticed that some of his friends prefer different greetings. His best friend Sarah always gives him a hug, while his cousin Mark likes to wave hello from a distance. David realized that greetings are not only about culture but also about personal preferences.
Now, David always asks himself, "How should I greet this person?" before meeting someone new.
Questions and Answers
Q: What does David do when he meets someone for the first time?
A: He always shakes their hand.Q: How does David greet his coworker from Japan?
A: He bows because his coworker bows.Q: What does Sarah prefer as a greeting?
A: She prefers to give a hug.Q: What does Mark like to do when greeting?
A: He likes to wave hello from a distance.Q: What question does David ask himself before meeting someone new?
A: He asks, "How should I greet this person?"
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