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G modals of obligation: must, have to, should Do I have
V phone language to bring a
P silent consonants, linking Yes,
present?
I think you
probably
4B Modern manners? should.

1 V O C A B U L A R Y & S P E A K IN G G R A M M A R
phone language modals of obligation: must, have to, should

a 2 41))) Listen and match the Read the extract from Debrett’s guide to cell phone
phone sentences with the sounds. etiquette. Then talk to a partner about questions 1-4.
a D He's dialing a number. 1 Do you agree with what Debrett’s says?
B [ She's texting / messaging a friend. 2 Do you ever do any of these things?

C □ She just hungup. 3 Are they a problem where you live?
D □ She's choosing a new ringtone. 4 Are there any other things people do with their phones that
e D He’s calling back. annoy you?
f D She left a message on his voicemail.
g D The line’s busy. Debrett's, a well-known publisher, has been producing

b Can you explain what these are? guides on how people should behave since the 1900s,
including Debrett’s Etiquette and Modern Manners and The
Skype a screensaver silent / vibrate mode English Gentleman. Nowadays it still offers advice on what
quiet zones instant messaging
(and what not) to do in social situations.

c Use the questionnaire to interview another
student. Ask for more information.

D E B R E T T ’ S
YOU AND YOUR PHONE

guide to
I W hat brand is your phone? How long
have you had it?
cell phone etiquette
j Would you like to get a new one?
W hy (not)? 1 Think what your ringtone says about you
If you're sometimes embarrassed by your ringtone, it's
I W hat ringtone do you have?
almost certainly the wrong one and you should change it.
j W hat do you use your phone for (apart
2 W hen in doubt, use silent or vibrate mode
from talking)?
It may surprise your companions when you suddenly
I Where and when do you usually turn off answer an invisible, silent phone, but at least they won't
your cell phone? have to listen to your ringtone.
3 Take notice o f who is around you
Have you ever...?
Make sure your conversation is not disturbing other people.
• lost your phone
Intimate conversations are never appropriate in front
• sent a message to the wrong person
of others.
• forgotten to turn your phone off
(with embarrassing consequences)

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