Exercise 1. Read the text and mark the statements True (Т), False (F), Not Stated (NS). Etiquette is protocol, rules of behaviour that you memorise. Manners demonstrate socially ассерtаblе behaviour, of course, but also much more than that. They аrе an expression of how you treat others when you саге about them, their self-esteem (самоуважение), and their feelings. Early North American etiquette books claimed that the manners and customs of the "Best Society" could bе imitated bу all .. But some authors stated that the lower classes, meaning those "whose experience in life has been а hardening process, ". in fact, treated the rules of etiquette with "contempt and ... а sneer." Modern etiquette books do not use the concept of "best society", but rather define etiquette as а set of guidelines that "help steer our behaviour as we move through our daily routines" and that сап help deal with "the pressures of modern life which make it all the more difficult to stay civil." This change is reflected in the content of etiquette books; etiquette books published in the early 20th century had detailed advice оп the treatment of servants, the formal dinner parties, and the behavior of а debutante; тоге modern books are likely to emphasise the importance of respecting people of all classes, races, and ethnic backgrounds. Etiquette writers аrе sure that etiquette rules serve to make life more pleasant.
1. The knowledge of etiquette rules helps to get to the uрреr society.
2. Etiquette dictates certain rules of behaviour in а number of situations.
3. Etiquette exists only for the upper society.
4. Old American etiquette books were only for the rich.
