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4. Discuss the following British dos and don'ts. Say which of them are similar to usual Belarusian rules of behaviour, what the differences are.

Dos

✓ Make an effort to keep interactions polite and friendly. Rudeness is often remembered.

✓ Keep a balance on how direct you are and be careful with introducing difficult topics.

✓ The British are less likely to complain about smaller inconveniences in life, so try to be patient with such things as well.

✓ Control your anger or emotions as public displays of emotion are uncommon.

✓ If you want to criticise or ridicule¹ something that is not of a serious matter, it's best to use humour to do so.

✓ Acknowledge where a person is from in the UK (i.e. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), but do not rely on stereotypes to distinguish them.

¹ to ridicule ['rıdıkju:l] – высмеивать, поднимать на смех

Don'ts

✗ Do not boast or make comments that give the impression that you see yourself as superior to others. The British will find this rude.

✗ Do not be too critical in public. The British like to minimise confrontation, so complaining loudly (e.g. to a waiter) while in their company will most likely embarrass them.

✗ Avoid asking about personal matters when beginning a conversation – particularly those concerning one's relationship or financial situation. It is better to talk about something less personal, such as the weather or a sporting event.

✗ The British like to tease¹, so do not take their jokes too seriously.

¹ to tease [ti:z] – дразнить

4. Обсудите следующие британские «можно» и «нельзя». Скажите, какие из них похожи на обычные белорусские правила поведения, а в чем заключаются различия.

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