Manners make the man. The way you speak and behave lead people to believe that you have good character. Some examples of good manners include knocking before entering a room, actively participating in class, and helping others. Apologizing when needed and responding gracefully to apologies are also important aspects of having good manners.

1. “Manners
make
the man.” The
way
you speak and
the
way you behave
lead people to
believe that you
have a good

2. Picking up flowers is not .

3. Knocking at the door before
entering a room is good manners.

4. Answering questions actively
in class is good manner.

5. Always help each
other

6. Picture 1:
A teacher is speaking to her
students when another
student enter the classroom.
--- ____________. Can I come in?
--- ____________. We’ve already started though.
--- ____________. I missed the bus.
--- ____________. We’re on page 47.
Excuse me
Sure
I’m sorry
That’s OK

7. Picture2:
Two teachers are talking
together about sth. A
student comes to talk
with them.
--- __________. May I interrupt you for a moment?
--- __________, Jordan?
--- __________, Mr Baker. I put my homework on your desk.
Excuse me
What is it
I’m sorry

8. Picture 4:
There are too many people in
the airport and somebody
seems to be getting pushed
from behind.
---Hey! _____________________?!
--- ____________________.
What are you doing
I’m terribly
sorry

9. How to say sorry :
--- Forgive me. I’m sorry.
--- I apologize to you for……
--- I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to
…..--- Oops. So sorry about that.
--- I’m terribly sorry.
--- I really have to apologize to you.
--- I’m really sorry about your bike/pen/book/DVD player…

10. How to response to somebody’s
apology--- Oh, that’s all
right.
--- Oh, well, that’s
life.
--- It’s OK.
--- No problem.
--- Oh, that’s
OK.
--- That’s OK. Forget
it.
--- Never mind.
--- It doesn’t
matter.

11. Situation 1:
You are at a school party. Your friend tells you that a boy
from your school will also be coming to the party. You
have never met the boy before, but your friend does not
know that. You ask him to introduce you to the boy.
--- Can you ______________ to him, please?
--- ___________, I didn’t know that you hadn’t _____
before. David,____________.
--- __________,John. Nice ___________.
introduce me
I’m sorry met
this is John
Hi to meet you

12. Situation 2:
Many students and teachers attend a get-to-grther.
You are looking for two seats for you and your friend,
but there are no empty chairs. You notice two chairs ,
but, bags are kept on them. You then go over to ask
the girl sitting beside the bags whether the seats are
free.
--- _______________. Are these seats ______?
--- ___________________. My friend is sitting
here.
--- _________________.
Excuse me free
I’m really
sorry
That’s all
right

13. --- Hi, Cliff, I’m here about ________ your bike.
--- So, it was you ____ ______it.
--- Yeah, we’re _______, so I thought it would be OK.
--- Well, ______ here. I want you to ___________.
--- Oh, ________. I only _____ it to get to school
because I was late.
--- That’s OK. Just ask me ________,OK?
--- Yes, well, there is ______________.
--- What is it?
--- I _____________________.It’s about your bike.
--- What is it about my bike? Where is it?
returning
who took
friends
listen ask me first
I’m sorry used
next time
a bit of problem
really have to apologise

14. — That’s the problem. I’m ________________,but
___________ while I was at school.
— ______? Didn’t you ______ it?
— Of course I _________. Here’s the key. But when I
came back it was gone. I’m _______________.
I suppose I should __________.
— Oh, ______________. I ______ it wasn’t really
_________, was it?
— ___________, Bill. I’m _______________________.
— _________. ________. It was an old bike ________.
really very sorry
it was stolen
Stolen lock
locked it
really very sorry
pay for it
that’s all right guess
your fault
Thanks a lot really sorry about the bike
That’s OK Forget it anyway

15. 1. What are the problems that Bill and Cliff talk about ?
1. ____________________________. 2. _____________
2.What does Bill say to apologize for taking the bike without telling
Cliff ?
oh, _________. I only used it to get to school because I was late.
3. What does Cliff say ?
_________. Just ask me next time , will you ?
4. What does Bill say to apologize for losing the bike ?
I really __________________. It’s about your bike .
5. What does Cliff say ?
Oh, _____________. I guess it wasn’t really your fault, was it ?
That’s _____. ________. It was an old bike anyway .
6. Bill took Cliff’s bike without asking him. He also lost Cliff’s bike. He
apologize for losing it by saying ___________________________.
Taking the bike without asking Losing the bike
I’m sorry
That’s OK
have to apologize
That’s all right
OK Forget it
I am really sorry about the bike
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