Understanding Manners in Different Cultures
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What is the difference between 'manner' and 'manners'?

  • They are antonyms, with opposite meanings
  • There is no difference, they are synonymous
  • 'Manner' refers to the way a person behaves in society, while 'manners' refers to the way of doing something
  • 'Manner' refers to the way of doing something, while 'manners' refers to the way a person behaves in society (correct)
  • What is an example of bad manners in Myanmar culture?

  • A senior starting to eat before a junior
  • A junior starting to eat before a senior (correct)
  • A junior speaking to a senior with folded arms
  • A senior speaking to a junior with folded arms
  • What is the significance of cultural differences in manners?

  • All manners are universal and apply to all cultures
  • Manners are not influenced by culture at all
  • Some manners are universal, while others are culture-specific (correct)
  • All manners are culture-specific and vary across cultures
  • Which of the following is an example of a behavior that may be acceptable in one culture but not another, according to the text?

    <p>Belching or breaking wind in a company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point the text is trying to convey?

    <p>Manners vary across cultures and societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Myanmar culture, it is considered bad ______ for a junior to start eating before a senior does.

    <p>manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is polite for a junior to listen with arms folded while being spoken to by a ______ such as a parent or teacher.

    <p>senior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every society and culture has its list of good and bad ______.

    <p>manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some manners are ______ while some are culture-specific.

    <p>universal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Belching or breaking wind in a company may be quite acceptable in one society but not ______ in another.

    <p>tolerated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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