Teaching Matters: The Perception of Time and Value of Punctuality in American Culture
February 16, 2017
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“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he…
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Teaching Matters: Eating Etiquette
January 24, 2017
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“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” -James Beard (1903-1985), American author Previously on the blog, we’ve addressed how to make positive first impressions…
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Teaching Matters: Eating Etiquette
January 24, 2017
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“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” -James Beard (1903-1985), American author Previously on the blog, we’ve addressed how to make positive first impressions…
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Culture Corner: Identifying & Respecting Personal Space
January 21, 2017
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“Courtesy costs nothing.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American writer, philosopher How close is too close? How can English language learners – and native…
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Culture Corner: Identifying & Respecting Personal Space
January 21, 2017
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“Courtesy costs nothing.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American writer, philosopher How close is too close? How can English language learners – and native speakers too!…
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New Year’s Resolutions: Discussing Change in English Class
January 5, 2017
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“To modernize is to adopt and to adapt, but it is also to recreate.” Octavio Paz, (1914-1998), Mexican writer and diplomat. Holidays and anniversaries often…
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Making Introductions, Part 2: Small Talk
November 4, 2016
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“A conversation can be easy. Just ask a question and then listen.” -Robert Bly (1926-), American poet and author Previously on the blog, we discussed…
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Making Introductions, Part 1: Shaking Hands
October 27, 2016
Eric
“From small beginnings come great things.” – American proverb First impressions matter. The gateway to many compelling conversations remains the greeting. As the proverb says,…
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