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getting attention
Quiz
Interrupting people is an important skill in any language because ...
The gestures and ways of speaking are different from your own.
The gestures and ways of speaking are the same as in your culture..
The gestures and ways of speaking are only slightly different from your own.
The most polite way to attract smn's attention is to do it ...
noisely.
unobtrusively.
calmly.
What is the best way to get one's attention?
To stop talking.
To grasp smb by the hand.
To catch one's eye.
Does "catching smn's eye" always work?
Yes,it does.
No,it never works.
No,it doesn't always work.
In a cafe you can ... if you want to attract attetion.
snap your fingers
say Waiter or Miss
raise your hand without saying a word
What do you say when attracting a salesperson's attention in a store?
Exuse me.
Sorry.
Pardon me.
What is appropriate to do to attract the teacher's attention?
To address him as "Teacher".
To raise your hand and call the teacher's name.
To scream out what you want to say.
What do you do to attract a passer-by's attention?
You wave your hand.
You shout and whistle.
You catch his eye with a wave.
What would you do if smn is working behind the door in the office?
You knock on the door and wait to be acknowledged.
You wait till the person opens the door.
You open the door wide and go ahead with your question.
Most people don't mind ...
short interruptions.
being interrupted at all.
long interruptions.
What should you do if your case is not an emergency?
To insist on discussing smth.
To ask to make an appointment with the person.
To wait till the person is free.
When calling on the phone is considered inappropriate?
At 4 pm.
At 6 am.
At 10.30 am.
What is called "turn taking" in conversation?
When you don't wait until the sentence has been completed.
When you interrupt in the middle of a sentence.
When you wait until the sentence has been completed.
When "eavesdrop" is all right?
When it is done unintentionally.
When you want to show your curiosity.
When you want to be well-informed about smth.
What interruption is formal?
I'm sorry to trouble you, but ...
Hi!
I say!
You 'll receive no response or a ruder one if you hear smn's ...