Task 1: Rearrange the sentences to make a complete conversation. Then practise it with a friend. The first one has been done for you.

(Sắp xếp lại các câu để hoàn chỉnh đoạn hội thoại. Rồi luyện tập với một người bạn. Câu đầu tiên đã được làm mẫu.)

A. There were several guests there, and we all waited until the host invited us to the table.

B. No. You should wait until the host says ‘Bon appétit’.

C. Last week, I had dinner with a French family and they have very interesting table manners. D. What about during the meal?

E. That's unusual! Also, I saw on TV that they use knives and forks.

F. What does it mean?

G. You should use your fingers to break the bread....

H. Really?

I. Can you eat as soon as you sit down at the dining table?

J. It means ‘Enjoy your meal’.

K. During the meal, you should put your hands on the table. My íriend tells me that in France it's impolite to rest your hands on your lap.

L. Right. The fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. They also have forks and spoons for dessert.

M. What about bread?

Task 2. Table manners in France and in the UK.

(Quy tắc ứng xử trên bàn ăn ở Pháp và ở Anh.)

- Find out about the similarities and differences between table manners in the UK and in France. You can use the information in this unit or from other sources. 

- Prepare a short presentation about this topic. 

- Practise giving the presentation to a partner.