Unit 1 - Lesson 3

cultural literacy

phrase

/kˈʌltʃɚɹəl lˈɪɾɚɹəsi/

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the ability to understand and respect the traditions, values, regular activities, etc. of the people from a different culture

table manners

noun

/tˈeɪbəl mˈænɚz/

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the way of eating that is expected of people to follow when with others

customary

Adjective

/kəs.tə.mɛ.ri/ or /kēs.tē.me.ri/

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commonly practiced or accepted as a usual way of doing things

taboo

noun

/tæ.bu/ or /tā.boo/

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a topic, term, or action that is forbidden or avoided for religious or cultural reasons