Flowers, sweets and fruit always make good gifts
Photo: Chase Clark – Creative Commons, Flickr
Level 2
January 2011
What is etiquette?
Etiquette* is a set of rules telling people how to behave.
Different cultures have different rules.
For example, there are rules about eating, using cell phones and
greeting people.
*(say: eh-ti-kit)
Read the PDF.
Some rules in Canada are:
Illustration 1
Hold the door open for someone behind you.
Illustration 2
If you bump into someone, turn around and say, “Sorry.”
Illustration 3
Be on time for work, school and appointments.
Call if you are going to be late.
Illustration 4
Bring a small gift when invited to someone’s home.
Many people bring flowers or sweets.
Illustrations by: Nola Johnston