Directions: Read the text from a magazine
article in which several people expressed their different opinions on the same
issue. Please match the name of each person to one of the statements given
below. Emma Scott
Good manners don’t come from hypocrisy; they come from empathy. Empathy
means feeling as though you are the other person: that is, putting yourself in
his or her place. Be aware that certain topics are dangerous to get into.
Subjects such as politics and religion may be suitable in some groups but not in
others. In certain cultures it is even impolite to mention these topics because
they are considered very personal. Phyllis
Harrison Angry argument is the enemy of enjoyable
talk. Even though people who become angry may be correct in their opinions,
their offensive manner may make them lose both the argument and the respect of
other people. A good rule for discussion is to use hard facts and a soft
voice. Linda Rice Like the
driver of a car, the conversationalist has to watch for traffic signals, the
indications of when to stop and when to go on. Signs of listeners’ boredom or
impatience are conversational "red lights", warning you to come to a stop
quickly. On the other hand, their enjoyment and attentiveness are like green
lights. If people are interested in what you are saying, they will give you a
"go" signal, by asking you to continue. Melanie
Williams Asking irrelevant questions, making unrelated
comments, finishing other people’s sentences, or helping them tell a story can
be very annoying. Interrupting should be only a last resort used, for example,
when the speaker has been rambling, putting people to sleep, or bringing up
topics that may be offensive. Now match each of the persons
with the appropriate statement. Note: there are two
extra statements. Statements
A. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want others to do to
you. B. Notice your listeners’ reaction to what you are
saying. C. You should be very brief. D. The
Chinese have a saying that the person who shouts first has lost the
argument. E. Be careful not to hurt the feelings of the people
around you. F. Don’t interrupt other people. Phyllis Harrison