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Textbook: p. 78
GoalTalk about how people greet each other around the world.
New words
greet · salomlashmoqshake hands · qo‘l berib ko‘rishmoqkiss · o‘pmoqnod · bosh irg‘amoq
Explanation
Greeting customs differ from country to country. In Uzbekistan men shake hands, often with both hands, women kiss on the cheek or hug, and young people greet older people with a small bow. In Africa many people shake hands. In Europe friends kiss on the cheek: once, twice or three times, depending on the country. The Maori in New Zealand and the Inuit in the Arctic touch noses to say hello. A nod means “yes” and shaking the head means “no” in many countries, but in Bulgaria it is often the opposite. Present Simple: “In Uzbekistan men shake hands.” “Maoris touch noses.” Contrast: “Some people kiss, others shake hands.”
Worked examples
“Hello, around the world”. In Uzbekistan men shake hands and put the other hand on the heart. Girls often kiss or hug their friends. In many European countries friends kiss on the cheek, but in different numbers: one, two or even three kisses. In New Zealand the Maori people touch noses. And in Bulgaria people shake their heads for “yes”! Every country has its own way to say hello.
— How do men in Uzbekistan greet each other? — They shake hands. — And how do Maoris greet each other? — They touch noses.
Class activity
“Guess the people”: pupils A and B mime touching noses; C guesses “Maoris?” Mime other greetings too.
Practice
1
How do men in Uzbekistan greet each other?
They shake hands.
2
How do the Maori greet each other?
They touch noses.
3
Make a question: how / girls / greet each other / in your country
How do girls greet each other in your country?
4
Why doesn’t nodding mean “yes” everywhere?
Gestures depend on culture; in Bulgaria shaking the head often means “yes”.