Manners and Mannerisms

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fun Fact of the Day: “According to the Guinness Book of Records, the greatest dressed weight recorded for a turkey is 39.09 kg, or 86 lbs. – about the size of a large dog” (http://wiki.answers.com)

Topic: Manners and Mannerisms

1. What are manners? Are they different than mannerisms? Which refers to gestures and actions that are often repeated and which relates to the way things are done? Compare and contrast.
2. What are good manners and why are they important? Why do we have standards for manners?
3. How can manners lead to success or failure? Are manners different in older generations, between the genders, or in the workplace? Are manners restricted to face-to-face interactions or are there separate manners for interacting with people over the phone or online?
4. How do mannerisms differ in your daily life? Do you have separate mannerisms at work and in your personal life? What are good mannerisms and what are some examples of annoying or disrespectful mannerisms?
5. Can you think of any “good” manners than may be perceived as “bad” manners in another country? Can you think of differences in manners between Ukrainians and Americans?  Or others?
6. Do you think certain cultures are more polite than others? Have you ever been offended by the manners of a foreigner? Do mannerisms differ between cultures? Give examples.
7. Schedule: Saturday, 26 November at 10:30 – Special Thanksgiving Club! Thursday, 01 December at 5:30