23 - Manners

Question 1

stick (V)

Answer 1

push sth, especially sth quite sharp into sth else
e.g.
In Japan, it is considered rude to stick your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice.

Question 2

sophisticated

Answer 2

experienced
OPP unsophisticated
In France don’t offer to split the bill. It is not regarded as vary sophisticated.

Question 3

manners (plural)

Answer 3

polite ways of behaving in social situations
Her children all had such good manners.
It’s bad manners to talk with your mouth full (=talk and eat at the same time).
His manners were impeccable (perfect).
Dad gave us a lecture about our table manners.
You mind your manners, young man!
‘Lesley just got up and left.’ ‘Some people have no manners.’
Good heavens, child, where are your manners?

Question 4

discourteous

Answer 4

not polite, and not showing respect for other people
SYN rude, impolite
n: discourtesy
e.g.
In many countries talking with your mouth full is viewed as discourteous.
It would be discourteous to ignore his request.

Question 5

courtesy

Answer 5

politeness
He didn’t even have the courtesy to call and say he couldn’t come.

Question 6

customary

Answer 6

usual; normal
e.g.
In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.
It is customary among young people to split the bill.

Question 7

exceptional

Answer 7

1 unusually good SYN outstanding
an exceptional student
exceptional bravery

2 unusual and likely not to happen often
This is an exceptional case; I’ve never seen anything like it before.
Promotion in the first year is only given in exceptional circumstances.

Question 8

child of six

Answer 8

Ella’s conduct (behavior) is exceptional for a child of six.

Question 9

brother of hers

Answer 9

Ella’s tall. But that brother of hers is almost short.

Question 10

take offence (at sth)

Answer 10

to feel offended because of something someone says or does
I think he took offence at my lack of enthusiasm.
I don’t think he will take offence if you have the party early.

Question 11

put your foot in your mouth (Am)
put your foot in it (Br)

Answer 11

to say something without thinking carefully, so that you embarrass or upset someone
I’ve really put my foot in my mouth this time. I didn’t realize that was her husband!
My mom tends to put her foot in her mouth. She usually saysq something that embarrasses someone.

Question 12

impress

Answer 12

to make someone feel admiration and respect (= to make them admire you)
e.g.
Steve borrowed his dad’s sports car to impress his girlfriend.

Question 13

be on your best behavior

Answer 13

behave in the most polite way you can
e.g.
If you want to impress your girlfriend’s family you’d better be on your best behavior.

Question 14

take exception (to sth)

Answer 14

to be angry or upset because of something
Tom took great exception to my remark about Americans.

Question 15

remark

Answer 15

something that you say when you express an opinion or say what you have noticed SYN comment
Unfortunately, a local journalist overheard the remark.

Question 16

humorous

Answer 16

funny and enjoyable
humorous stories
The movie has some mildly humorous moments.

Question 17

deeply

Answer 17

very, very much
e.g.
deeply offensive/upsetting/hurtful

Question 18

judgment

Answer 18

an opinion that you form, especially after thinking carefully about something
It’s too soon to make a judgment about what the outcome will be.
In my judgment, we should accept his offer.
show good/poor judgment

Question 19

notion (of sth)

Answer 19

an idea, belief, or opinion
e.g.
The traditional notion of marriage goes back thousands of years.
She had only a vague notion of what she wanted to do.