Taboos in speech
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write one example of your own for taboos based on fear, shame and respect.
The answer depends on the student’s examples (e.g. olamdan o‘tdi; yuvinish xonasi; siz).
2
Replace the rude phrasing with a polite one: “U o‘lib qoldi, dedi qo‘shni”.
For example: “U vafot etdi, dedi qo‘shni” (he passed away).
3
Is there a custom of not saying a name in your family or neighbourhood? Write in 3–4 sentences.
The answer is personal; what matters is that the reason (respect or shame) is shown.
4
Find 3 phrases from medicine or education that soften a notion.
For example: “needs to strengthen his knowledge” (instead of a low grade), “his condition has worsened”.
5
Why is observing taboos regarded as a mark of speech culture? Write 2–3 sentences.
Because it shows the ability not to offend the interlocutor and to express sad or delicate topics gently.