8/7 Talk about manners on public transportation.

It’s important to follow basic etiquette on public transportation.

* follow basic etiquette: 기본 예절을 지키다

ex> I teach my children to follow basic etiquette at restaurants.

You should try to make it pleasant for other passengers.

* make something pleasant: ~을 쾌적하게 하다

ex> The hotel staff made our stay very pleasant.

Sprawling out on the seat is just plain rude.

* sprawl out: 팔 다리를 쭉 벌리다

ex> I don’t like people who sprawl out on the subway.

Reading the newspaper wide open is also inconsiderate.

* inconsiderate: 배려심 없는

ex> Speaking in a loud voice in public is inconsiderate.

It’s also common sense to keep the seats reserved for the elderly vacant.

ex> He doesn't have any common sense.

@ He has no manners.  그는 매너가 없어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I was taught to follow basic etiquette.

2. He tried to make our stay pleasant.

3. That was really selfish and inconsiderate act.

4. It is common sense to recycle these days.

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