МУНИЦИПАЛЬНОЕ ОБЩЕОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ АВТОНОМНОЕ
УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ «ЛИЦЕЙ №1» ГОРОДСКОГО ОКРУГА
Г.НЕФТЕКАМСК
РЕСПУБЛИКИ БАШКОРТОСТАН
«Some notes for travelers»
Исследовательская работа по английскому языку
Зарифьянова
Рада , 9 б класс
Ибрагимова
Э.И., учитель английского языка
Нефтекамск
2014
Some notes for travellers
Rada Zarifyanova
9b,lyceum №1
Ibragimova E.I.
Travelling is one of the most popular ways of spending your free time. Rich or poor, old or young, they
strive to leave the place where they live or work, and move to another spot of
our planet — at least for two to four weeks a year. The thing
about living in a country and truly attempting to understand its
culture and language, manners and etiquette, is that you have to pick up a
lot of their customs to stand out less and make them feel more
comfortable.
Someone who lacks good manners and has
little knowledge about the country may be considered boorish or inappropriate,
and he or she may be at a disadvantage in many social situations.
The precise behaviors involved in good
manners vary from place to place. Cultural traditions play an important role in
manners, as do religious beliefs, social status, and economic class. What may
be good manners in the White House may be considered grossly inappropriate in
the Kremlin, while a standard of behavior which is perfectly acceptable in
rural Greece might not be considered appropriate in a meeting with the Queen of
England. As a general rule, people learn the manners which pertain to their
particular social, economic, and cultural situation, and travelers must learn
specific rules of conduct to fit in as they visit other societies.
The relevance of a study is knowledge of the country as an
essential part of travelling. Travelers must learn specific rules of conduct to
fit in as they visit other societies.
The subject of the study is to define the most useful rules for
tourists.
The object of the research is to explain the essence of these
rules.
The aim of the research is to provide a better understanding that
mannerly people are more likely to find themselves more commonly invited as
guests and welcomed in society. In tense social situations, an awareness of
good manners and social rules of behavior can help to diffuse tension, or at
least to avoid a serious incident, and someone's attention to proper codes of
conduct will be remembered.
The main objectives of research are:
1. to define most popular countries for
tourists and rules in this countries
2. to make a list with the codes of
conduct in regions where the tourists go to find their way smoothed, and to be
welcomed back in the future.
The methods are a literature analysis, a
problem-search method, a research, an organizing and summarizing.
Plan
Introduction
Part
1. Travelling is a sweet plan for recreation
1.1. Why do people
travel?
1.2. What should be
done before travelling?
Part 2. So many
countries, so many habits and cultures
2.1. USA
2.2 Japan
2.3. Italy
2.4. Egypt
2.5. Spain
2.6. Czech republic
2.7. Mexico
2.8. Australia
2.9. UAE
Part 3. My survey
of the topic
Conclusion
Literature
Introduction.
Travelling is one of the most popular ways of spending your free time. Rich or poor, old or young, they
strive to leave the place where they live or work, and move to another spot of
our planet — at least for two to four weeks a year. The thing about living in
a country and truly attempting to understand its culture and language, manners
and etiquette, is that you have to pick up a lot of their customs to
stand out less and make them feel more comfortable.
I have been
thinking for some time about the choice of a topic for scientific and practical
conference. The theme “Notes for tourists” is obviously quite simple and so
common but I am going to speak about its importance and significance. To my
mind someone who lacks good manners and has little
knowledge about the country may be considered boorish or inappropriate, and he
or she may be at a disadvantage in many social situations.
The precise behaviors involved in good
manners vary from place to place. Cultural traditions play an important role in
manners, as do religious beliefs, social status, and economic class. What may
be good manners in the White House may be considered grossly inappropriate in
the Kremlin, while a standard of behavior which is perfectly acceptable in
rural Greece might not be considered appropriate in a meeting with the Queen of
England. As a general rule, people learn the manners which pertain to their
particular social, economic, and cultural situation, and travelers must learn
specific rules of conduct to fit in as they visit other societies.
Manners pertain from everything from how
to introduce people to how to eat. While the precise nature of good manners may
vary, the underlying principles do not. Good manners involve treating people
with respect and courtesy, and in making sure that other people feel
comfortable in a variety of situations. The old Biblical rule of “do as you
would be done by” is sometimes used as an illustration of how manners are
supposed to work.
Someone who has been properly trained will
usually show more respect and deference to people who are older, as well as
people who hold senior positions of authority. Good manners usually involves
using respectful forms of address, such as formal titles, and being attuned to
social situations to use the activities of others as behavioral cues. For
example, someone who has never eaten a formal dinner can still demonstrate good
manners by following the examples of others around the table.
Good manners go a long way in most
societies. Mannerly people are more likely to get ahead in the world of
business, and they also find themselves more commonly invited as guests and
welcomed in society. In tense social situations, an awareness of good manners
and social rules of behavior can help to diffuse tension, or at least to avoid
a serious incident, and someone's attention to proper codes of conduct will be
remembered. Travelers who take the time to learn about the codes of conduct in
regions they are visiting will often find their way smoothed, and they will be
welcomed back in the future.
PART
1 . Travelling is a sweet plan for recreation.
1.1Why do people like travelling?
More and more people all over the world prefer
to spend their holidays travelling. Rich or poor, old or young, they strive to
leave the place where they live or work, and move to another spot of our planet
— at least for 1 to four weeks a year. They travel to cities and towns,
mountains and lakes, across oceans and seas.
There are several reasons why the popularity of travel and tourism is growing.
The first one is educational value of travelling. Man has always moved from
one place to another in search of knowledge. Even now, in the age of
technology and global communication, travelling to a different region or
country can help discover new ideas, technologies and inventions. The best
way of studying geography is travelling, the best way to help you master
a foreign language is travelling, too. Moreover, a special kind of
tourism has developed, called educational tourism when people travel to study a
foreign language or to take up a course in one or several other subjects.
The second reason why people travel is entertainment and rest. To
see great buildings and natural wonders, listen to national music, get some
knowledge about traditions and ways of different countries, taste new cuisine.
All of these gives us new emotions, helps drive away the stress.
Thirdly, there are special reasons. A lot of new types of travelling have
appeared like ecotourism, educational tourism, sports tourism. A lot of people
travel on business. Now, with the growth of
international trade people have a lot of chances to do business with
foreign partners, and they do it willingly. Some people have additional
reasons to like travelling. When travelling, they do sports, or take care of
their health, or get new contacts.
1.2
What should be done before travelling?
Is it necessary to find some information about country peculiarities
beforehand and learn their customs and culture?
The thing about living in a country and truly attempting to
understand its culture and language, is that you have to pick up a lot of
their customs to stand out less and make them feel more comfortable.
Learning
and adapting to local customs and practices is an important—most seasoned
expats would say critical—part of assimilating your lifestyle when living in an
environment that is foreign to your primary culture. It takes time and patience
to adopt the ways and graces of a foreign culture and having some background
knowledge can bring additional awareness and understanding ahead of time, so
when you find yourself in real-life situations, you’ll be better placed to
understand some of the nuances unfolding before you.
A
representative of his state is the bearer of the political views of their
country, religious beliefs, customs and national traditions, lifestyle,
psychology and culture. Communication with other countries requires not only
knowledge of foreign languages, but also the ability to behave politely, of
course, and with dignity, as well as a preliminary study of the features of the
national character, their specific lifestyle and behavior, Such knowledge does
not come by itself.
Part 2.
So many countries , so many rules and habits.
Each country has its particular
customs and traditions. When tourists visit foreign countries they should pay
attention to features such as : table manners, public behavior, topics for
conversations even what to wear and what to eat as well as gestures, movements
etc.
2.1 USA
Things To Avoid
·
Controversial topics may include politics, religion, racism,criticism of the
government, and criticism
of an individual's patriotism. As in any country, locals generally do not
take too kindly to constant criticisms of their government by foreigners. Make
sure you know the political leanings and temperaments of those around you
before broaching such topics.
·
Discussions of wealth or money. Americans generally do not
discuss how much money they make or how much they paid for certain high-end
items (such as houses, cars, boats, TV systems, etc.) cost. It is considered
very rude to ask and is even more uncomfortable to discuss.
·
Loud cell phone usage. It is
considered very rude to speak loudly on cell phones anywhere, including outdoors,
but especially in enclosed, public places such as trains, restaurants, museums,
waiting rooms, and elevators. If you notice that people are not speaking at
all, take your call outside and speak only as loudly as required to make
yourself heard to the person you are calling. It is considered uncouth to make
phone calls in a rest room
·
Personal space. Americans usually talk to each other from a distance of about
two feet (.6 meters); any closer is viewed as uncomfortable. (Closer contact is
reserved for closer accquaintances-the barrier shall break down as they get to
know you.)
·
First names. In
general, most Americans, even in a business setting, will prefer to be called
by their first name. However, it is a good rule of thumb to address them by
their title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., or Professor, in general) and last name
(e.g., Mr. Anderson) until you are specifically told otherwise. Americans may
also address you by your first name immediately after being introduced to you;
this is not considered rude at all and reflects the more casual style of
Americans.
2.2 JAPAN
Bowing is nothing less than an art form in Japan, respect
pounded into children’s heads from the moment they enter school. For tourists,
a simple inclination of the head will usually enough. The duration and
inclination of the bow is proportionate to the elevation of the person you’re
addressing. For example, a friend might get a lightning-fast 30-degree bow; an
office superior might get a slow, 70-degree bow. It’s all about position and
circumstance.
There is no tipping in any situation in Japan – cabs, restaurants,
personal care. To tip someone is actually a little insulting; the services
you’ve asked for are covered by the price given, so why pay more?If you are in
a large area like Tokyo and can’t speak any Japanese, a waiter or waitress
might take the extra money you happen to leave rather than force themselves to
deal with the awkward situation of explaining the concept of no tipping in
broken English. Just remind yourself: a price is a price.
2.3ITALY
You may generally understand
SQUILLO as a missed call, although it is
always intentional. We do this all the time in most countries if we want to
give someone our number, by noting theirs and then calling them just for a
second, and they’d see our number on their caller ID. Italians however take
this to the next level and make it an entirely new form of communication! Basically, you call someone and then
hang up such that the context of why you called is obvious.
If you are meeting up with them but will arrive 10 minutes late, the squillo implies
that you are on your way. If you are going out with someone and not
meeting up with them right now but receive a very quick call where they hang up
before you would pick up, this means that they are thinking about
you (lovers or
married couples etc.) If a guy friend gives another guy friend a squillo, it
essentially means “whats up?” and you would text him back.
Italians really love to eat, so
if you have opportunity -take or order small portions. In case you decided to
taste several dishes it would be better to divide them on several ingestions
because you will definitely load with one of them .
Service in Italy usually is
included in check. On check you can see notation ‘coperto’ what means this
service charge, amount of which not more than 10 %.
2.4 EGYPT
The problem though is that there
are no traffic lights in major cities in Egypt;
especially for the purposes of pedestrian crossings. As such, your only option
to get where you need to go is to run across five or more lanes of very
rapidly approaching traffic
to cross the road. At first you are as scared as hell, but then you get used to
it.
Some rules to avoid bad
situations .
1.
Local police stays near to pyramids. They wave their arms and
ask overstep the fence and as soon as you come in, they require bakshish-money
2.
Never pick up anything in your arms, because everywhere is crowd
of people which try to give you some presents, but they don’t take it back
except money . You need to put down these stuff and go away.
3.
Pay off with taxi only in the end of the trip because in some
cases befall when they require extra money.
4.
It would be better not exchange your money in hotel.
5.
While you doing shopping not forget to bargain. I can offer good
idea for you- turn around and leave and after this you will be sure that the
seller will call ther master and you will get personal discount.
2.5Spain
When you are in Spain and it’s the early afternoon,
everything is closed and you have a 2+ hour break from work. It’s also hot as
hell in the summer, so you don’t want to be walking around outside the shade.
It’s good idea of finding nice shade under a tree, or even going home if it’s
convenient, and having a siesta.
Travelling in Europe you got used
to English, If not everywhere ,in aeroports , hotels, shops-definitely! But in
Spain language becomes a problem cause they don’t speak English so good and
frequently. You should take dictionary and phrasebook to avoid difficulties
with Spanish.
If you want to rent a car in
Spain , try to issue insurance without franchise to avoid payment for small
injuries because local drivers have habit to park their cars back to back to
each other.
2.6 Chezh republic
You
will find that the people of the Czech Republic can be conservative, but they
are very friendly and polite, so follow their lead and be friendly and polite
in return!
Rules
of parking .
There
is knowing which system is used in Prague are many districts. Parking in
these districts is divided into three zones, each with a designated color:
orange, green and blue.
Orange: The short term parking for visitors to
these four districts for a maximum period of two hours. Tickets are obtained
from parking meters (parkovací automat). However, the price and operating time
depends on the specific tariff for the zone.
Green:
The mid-term parking zone with a maximum period of six hours. The green zone
has different tariffs and operating hours as well.
Blue:
Long-term parking for residents and paid-users, who are not residents, but who
operate a business in the region. To be eligible to park in the blue zone you
need to satisfy the following requirements:
- Be a permanent resident in the district where
you're applying for a parking permit
- Be a foreigner whose registered address,
registered with the Foreigner's police, is in the district where you are
applying for the parking permit
- Be a legal entity or a business person whose
main business and place of business is in the district where you are applying
for a permit
Everybody
knows that Czech language belongs to group of slavic language and it is a
brother for Russian. So a lot of Russian tourists don’t make doubt that Russian
is clear for Czechs and Czech is clear for Russians . and what we get in fact.
You
are wandering with camera in prague , suddenly you raise your head up and hear
that old woman is shouting to you “Pozop!” what in english means ‘phew, horror’
and you think that its exactly not to you cause you didn’t commit something
terrible. And after that , you will understand that its warning to you :”be
careful!” . another situation: you noticed cute shop, showcase is really
colorful. On the glass is written ‘’uzasne ceny’’ that in English means ‘’ terrible
prices’’. How can I come into this should without doubt and bravely because
this sign board means that prices are wonderful.
2.7
MEXICO
Change in
Mexico
Getting
change always seems to be a perennial problem in Mexico: try to make as much
change as possible to use with independent traders by spending larger
denomination notes in big stores; you will need the smaller notes for taxis,
local buses and other small purchases where the traders often don't have the
available change to hand.
Mexico's
Hotel Rating System
The
hotel rating system in Mexico is called "Stars and Diamonds." Hotels
may qualify to earn one to five stars or diamonds. Many hotels that have
excellent standards are not certified, but all rated hotels adhere to strict
standards. The guidelines relate to service, facilities, and hygiene more than
to prices.
Dining tips
For
the afternoon meal, the main meal of the day, many restaurants offer a
multicourse daily special called comida corrida . This is the
most inexpensive way to get a full dinner.
In
Mexico, you need to ask for your check; it is considered rude to
present a check to someone who hasn't requested it. If you're in a hurry, ask
for the check when your food arrives.
Tips
are about the same as in the U.S. You'll sometimes find a 15% value-added tax
on restaurant meals, which shows up on the bill as IVA. This is effectively the
tip, which you may augment if you like. Just make sure you're not tipping
twice.
To summon
the waiter, wave or raise your hand, but don't motion with your index
finger, which is a demeaning gesture that may cause the waiter to ignore you.
Or if it's the check you want, you can motion to the waiter from across the
room using the universal scribbling motion against the palm of your hand.
2.8.Australia
Currency.
Australia's
currency is the Australian dollar. You can exchange money in banks, hotels and
international airports.
Goods
and Services Tax.
Australia
will be charged a 10 percent tax on goods and services (GST). You can claim a
refund of the amount paid tax on goods purchased in the country, if you have
spent more than 300 Australian dollars, or in a store no more than 30 days
prior to your departure from Australia.
Tipping
and bargaining
Hotels
and restaurants do not include the cost of servicing your account. In elite
restaurants are usually given a tip waiters up to 10% of the bill for good
service. To give or not to tip - it is always at your discretion. Australia has
not made a bargain.
Australian
seasons
Australia -
a country which can be visited at any time of the year. At any time, you can
take your favorite activity. In most of the country there is the four seasons,
and in the tropical north - two seasons: wet and dry.
Australian summer,
which lasts from December to February - it's a great time for outdoor
activities. You can swim at the Sydney beaches or go hiking in the Tasmanian
highlands. Autumn in Australia lasts from March to May: this time, when the
whole of Canberra is filled with fiery colors fading foliage , and held in
Melbourne Grand Prix Formula 1 Australian winter, which lasts from June to
August - is primarily skiing in Australian Alps (Australian Alps).
2.9. United
Arabic Emirates
I the UAE
foreigners often break the laws an pay fines.
Laws and
regulations which tourists should know:
·
Profanity and
obscene gestures tourists in a public place, even addressed each other, can
cause too irascible vacationers straight to jail. For such behavior can get a
prison sentence of up to 7 years or to pay quite a large fine.
·
Requirements for
women's clothes are the most strict. The appearance in public places women in
transparent, dresses or skirts opening their legs above the knee, dress with an
open abdomens , shoulders or back is perceived by local guardians as a gross
vidation of public morality and punishable by appropriate penalties.
·
Even if you get
lost on the Arab street , you cant ask for directions from local women. You
also cant look on them and rude them- the punishment for such behavior here too
harshly.
·
Photo enthusiasts
who want to capture the lives of local residents have to ask permission to
shoot all people who can get into the shot. Taking photos of people without
their permission is strictly forbidden. However, it also forbidden to take
pictures of a beautiful houses, the government buildings, the palace of Sheikh
and military objectives.
·
The punishment
threatened for garbage thrown on the street or smoking outside designated areas
and public places.
It is
essential to know more about the country where you go that’s why tourists
should learn as much information as they can.
PART 3.
My survey of the topic .
This topic
made me interested in and I decided to do debriefing . Considering that
lyceum students like travelling I interviewed my classmates and I asked them
the following questions :
1)
Which countries
have you visited?
2)
Have you used
some sources to find out extra information about country before departure?
3)
Have you faced
challenges when you travelled in this countries? If yes, what problems?
4)
What country you
will never visit?
After analyzing the obtained data, I made the following
charts.
Literature
1)
«The most
interesting journeys» V.N.Singaevski
2)
«55 best sites
for travelling» A.Antonov
3)
«All countries of
the world» T.K.Varlamova
4)
«Reference book for travelers»
5)
"Science of
travelling. How to find adventures.» V.Volganski
6)
http://www.vayama.com/deals/europe
7)
http://www.vayama.com/services/health-and-safety-tips
8)
http://www.vayama.com/etiquette/australia/
9)
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips
10)
https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips
Some notes for travellers
Rada Zarifyanova
9b,lyceum №1
Ibragimova E.I.
Travelling is one of the most popular ways of spending your free time. Rich or poor, old or young, they
strive to leave the place where they live or work, and move to another spot of
our planet — at least for two to four weeks a year. The thing
about living in a country and truly attempting to understand its culture
and language, manners and etiquette, is that you have to pick up a lot of
their customs to stand out less and make them feel more comfortable.
Someone who lacks good manners and has
little knowledge about the country may be considered boorish or inappropriate,
and he or she may be at a disadvantage in many social situations.
The precise behaviors involved in good
manners vary from place to place. Cultural traditions play an important role in
manners, as do religious beliefs, social status, and economic class. What may
be good manners in the White House may be considered grossly inappropriate in
the Kremlin, while a standard of behavior which is perfectly acceptable in
rural Greece might not be considered appropriate in a meeting with the Queen of
England. As a general rule, people learn the manners which pertain to their
particular social, economic, and cultural situation, and travelers must learn
specific rules of conduct to fit in as they visit other societies.
The relevance of a study is knowledge of the country as an
essential part of travelling. Travelers must learn specific rules of conduct to
fit in as they visit other societies.
The subject of the study is to define the most useful rules for
tourists.
The object of the research is to explain the essence of these
rules.
The aim of the research is to provide a better understanding that
mannerly people are more likely to find themselves more commonly invited as
guests and welcomed in society. In tense social situations, an awareness of
good manners and social rules of behavior can help to diffuse tension, or at
least to avoid a serious incident, and someone's attention to proper codes of
conduct will be remembered.
The main objectives of research are:
1. to define most popular countries for
tourists and rules in this countries
2. to make a list with the codes of
conduct in regions where the tourists go to find their way smoothed, and to be
welcomed back in the future.
The methods are a literature analysis, a
problem-search method, a research, an organizing and summarizing.
Introduction.
Travelling is one of the most popular ways of spending your free time. Rich or poor, old or young, they
strive to leave the place where they live or work, and move to another spot of
our planet — at least for two to four weeks a year. The thing
about living in a country and truly attempting to understand its culture
and language, manners and etiquette, is that you have to pick up a lot of
their customs to stand out less and make them feel more comfortable.
I have been
thinking for some time about the choice of a topic for scientific and practical
conference. The theme “Notes for tourists” is obviously quite simple and so
common but I am going to speak about its importance and significance. To my
mind someone who lacks good manners and has little
knowledge about the country may be considered boorish or inappropriate, and he
or she may be at a disadvantage in many social situations.
The precise behaviors involved in good
manners vary from place to place. Cultural traditions play an important role in
manners, as do religious beliefs, social status, and economic class. What may
be good manners in the White House may be considered grossly inappropriate in
the Kremlin, while a standard of behavior which is perfectly acceptable in
rural Greece might not be considered appropriate in a meeting with the Queen of
England. As a general rule, people learn the manners which pertain to their
particular social, economic, and cultural situation, and travelers must learn
specific rules of conduct to fit in as they visit other societies.
Manners pertain from everything from how
to introduce people to how to eat. While the precise nature of good manners may
vary, the underlying principles do not. Good manners involve treating people
with respect and courtesy, and in making sure that other people feel
comfortable in a variety of situations. The old Biblical rule of “do as you
would be done by” is sometimes used as an illustration of how manners are
supposed to work.
Someone who has been properly trained will
usually show more respect and deference to people who are older, as well as
people who hold senior positions of authority. Good manners usually involves
using respectful forms of address, such as formal titles, and being attuned to
social situations to use the activities of others as behavioral cues. For
example, someone who has never eaten a formal dinner can still demonstrate good
manners by following the examples of others around the table.
Good manners go a long way in most
societies. Mannerly people are more likely to get ahead in the world of
business, and they also find themselves more commonly invited as guests and
welcomed in society. In tense social situations, an awareness of good manners
and social rules of behavior can help to diffuse tension, or at least to avoid
a serious incident, and someone's attention to proper codes of conduct will be
remembered. Travelers who take the time to learn about the codes of conduct in
regions they are visiting will often find their way smoothed, and they will be
welcomed back in the future.
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