Тема 2 Spotlight on Russia ГДЗ Spotlight 8 класс

Приведем выдержку из задания из учебника Юлия Ваулина, Джунни Дули 8 класс, Просвещение: Socialising
What advice would you give to a foreigner visiting Russia for the first time?
Spotlight on Russia looks at social etiquette in Russia
When Visiting Someone’s Home
If you are invited to someone’s house for dinner or for a visit, you should remember to take a gift with you. This can be a cake, a box of chocolates or sweets, a bunch of flowers or a bottle of wine. If there is a small child in the family, you should also buy him or her a small gift. If you decide to take flowers, give an uneven number.
You should dress casually for dinner in someone’s home. When you arrive at the house, you will be asked to remove your shoes and put on a pair of house slippers called tapki. Whenever you go to someone’s house it’s polite to compliment the host. In Russia, though, try not to compliment anything specific because the host may want to give it to you. Also make sure that you don’t cross your Iegs so that the sole of your foot is showing or put your feet on the furniture. This is very bad manners and will offend people.
When it comes to food and drink, you should never refuse anything that is offered, this is also very bad manners. Finally don’t forget to thank your host.
When Travelling
On public transport, as in most countries, it is polite to give your seat to someone who needs it more than you such as mothers with children or elderly people. Also, make sure your feet remain on the ground and don’t show the soles of your feet to anyone or put your feet on the seats. Eating on public transport is bad manners.
The usual way for men to greet each other on the street is to shake hands. First, though, they will take off their gloves. It is very bad manners for men to shake hands while wearing gloves no matter how cold it is.
If you are a male travelling with a female you should carry her bags and open doors for her. You should also leave a vehicle first so you can offer your hand to help her get out.
ACTIVITY
What other rules of social etiquette can you think of? Write a short article similar to this one and send it to Spotlight on Russia.
DISCUSS
• What other social etiquette advice would you give to a foreigner visiting Russia? Tell your partner.
*Цитирирование части задания со ссылкой на учебник производится исключительно в учебных целях для лучшего понимания разбора решения задания.

Answer

If you are visiting Russia for the first time, there are a few more rules of social etiquette you should remember.

When you visit someone, it is polite to arrive on time and bring a small present. You should greet people with a smile and a firm handshake. If you are invited to a Russian home, take off your shoes at the door and accept the slippers offered to you.

At the table, wait until the host invites you to start eating. It is polite to try all the dishes and say thank you for the meal. Russians often value hospitality, so refusing food or drink may seem rude.

In public places, speak quietly and do not push in a queue. On public transport, give your seat to elderly people, pregnant women or parents with small children.

These simple rules will help you make a good impression and show respect for Russian culture.