The Global Plate · Presentational Speaking and Writing

Dining Etiquette

Learning the specific social rules and linguistic formulas used during meals.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain cultures place a high value on long, multi-course meals?
  2. 2How might a misunderstanding of table manners lead to social friction?
  3. 3What role does conversation play at the dinner table across different cultures?

Common Core State Standards

ACTFL: Cultures - Relating Cultural Practices to PerspectivesACTFL: Comparisons - Cultural Comparisons
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: World Languages
Unit: The Global Plate
Period: Presentational Speaking and Writing

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