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Lesson: Business Etiquette at Work

Published on September 13, 2024 | Updated on September 21, 2024

During this lesson, you will learn how to:

Most of the sentences we will make today will be created using:

  • The Simple Present
  • Modal verbs like should and must.

Let’s get started


Course Introduction (15 Mins)

Task #1A

Discuss briefly the topics we’ll have and the course evaluation

#1Topics for this quarter
#2Evaluation

Schema Activation (15 Mins)

Task #2A

Read the options and rank the items from the most controversial to the least controversial.

Just go to menti.com and enter the code provided by the teacher.


Pre-Task #1 (30 Mins)

Task #3A

Read the categories of inappropriate topics and make sure you understand what they mean

  1. Make pairs.
  2. Check this list of inappropriate questions
#1Politics
#2Religion
#3Personal Finances
#4Sex
#5Drug Use
#6Gossip
#7Medical Conditions
#8Sexual Orientation
#9Gender Identity
#10Controversial Topics
1 of 22
Click the button to start

Use expressions like these to discuss the answers with a partner:

#1This one refers to [topic]
#2This one has to do with [topic]
#3This is related to [topic]
#4This might be related to [topic]

Pre-Task #2 (30 Mins)

Task#4A

Categorize the example of good and bad business etiquette

Instructions:

  1. Make pairs
  2. Check each card
  3. Turn the sentences into proper recommendations using these grammar structures:
Good EtiquetteBad Etiquette
You shouldYou shouldn’t
You mustYou mustn’t

Break (30 Mins)

Task#5A

Run wild and Free


Main Task: Diagnostic

Task#4A

You will give opinions on different topics of your choice

Keep these in mind:

  • Start giving basic opinions on any topics you prefer.
  • You will be asked questions based on your opinions

Post-Task: Pronunciation

Task#5A

Check the videos and practice the pronunciation with ELSA Speak

  1. Install Elsa Speak from the Play Store or App Store
  2. Create a free account.
  3. Watch these two clips and check these two Elsa Speak Lists
YouTubeElsa Speak
2:01 ɪ (la i corta)Practice
2:22 ʊ (la u corta)Practice
2:47 u: (la u larga)Practice
3:15 e (la e)Practice

Considerations

Task#1.10

Keep these considerations

Considerations

It is important to refrain from discussing controversial and inappropriate topics at work as it can create a hostile or uncomfortable environment for colleagues. This can lead to decreased productivity, increased tension, and even legal repercussions.

It’s important to be aware of company policies and guidelines regarding appropriate workplace behavior and to always treat colleagues with dignity and respect. If a situation arises where a controversial or inappropriate topic is brought up, it’s best to steer the conversation away from the topic and back to work-related matters.

Manuel Campos

Manuel Campos

I am Jose Manuel, English professor and creator of EnglishPost.org and EnglishPost.net, blogs whose mission is to share lessons and exercises for those who want to learn and improve their English