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This might be the most important video you watch all week.
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That's right.
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In today's video, we're going to talk about some things you should never say in English.
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And I'm not talking about vocabulary, I'm not talking about grammar,
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I'm talking about sentences and questions that are considered rude or offensive to native English speakers,
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because yes, there are different cultural differences around the world.
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In some countries, it's OK to ask certain questions.
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In other countries, It's not.
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So if you're speaking English with somebody from the US, the UK, Canada or Australia,
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you need to be careful not to inadvertently offend somebody.
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The topics that we're going to discuss in today's video are considered taboo.
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When something is taboo, it's something we don't talk about.
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It's not considered socially acceptable to talk about it.
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So make sure you watch until the end of today's video, because this is an important one.
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First of all, when you're in a conversation with a stranger, you should avoid rap.
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religion, age, and politics especially with people you've just met.
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Trust me, it's better to avoid these topics because they can be super high risk.
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You should also never ask this question: How much money do you make?
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This is very taboo in English -speaking cultures.
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We don't ask people how much money they make or how much money they earn.
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Instead, it's much better to ask somebody
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"What do you do for work?" or "What line of work are you in?" That being said, there are times when you might not even want to ask this question.
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For example, maybe somebody recently lost their job.
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Maybe somebody is retired.
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Maybe somebody is a stay at home parent.
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Or maybe that person dislikes being defined by their job.
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However, if you're at a networking event or a party when meeting new people,
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this is totally acceptable and it's even expected that you'll ask people what they do for a living.
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Just avoid asking anything about money or salary.
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On a similar note, you should avoid asking how much things cost.
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For example, if somebody is wearing a nice watch, don't ask them the price of their watch, of their suit, of their bag,
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or of anything they own.
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Asking a stranger how much something costs is considered invasive and rude.
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Instead, you can say, I love that.
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Where is it from?
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You're complimenting them and you're asking them where they got it from.
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You're not asking them how much it cost, you're asking them where they purchased it.
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There is a difference between those two questions.
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Additionally, you should avoid asking people about their relationship status or their personal lives.
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For example, don't ask, "Are you married?" or "Are you single?" Are you pregnant?
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Are you divorced?
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It's better to avoid questions like this.
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If you're meeting somebody new, you could ask them: Do you have family in town?
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Do you have family in town?
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You're still touching on the topic, but the question is a lot more indirect and less invasive.
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Similarly, you should never ask somebody How old are you?
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The exception to this is obviously if you're in a more informal or casual environment.
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But if you're at a networking event or in a more formal situation, don't ask people their age.
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And traditionally it's considered especially rude to ask a woman her age.
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But I would extend this to men as well.
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It's better to avoid asking anybody how old they are because no matter how you ask it, it can be interpreted the wrong way.
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Now let's say somebody asks you a question that you don't want to answer, but you don't want to be rude and offend them and make them feel bad about asking that question.
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but at the same time you don't want to answer it.
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What can you say?
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Of course, you can say, "I don't want to talk about that," but that sounds a bit blunt and a bit direct.
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You might laugh the question off or you might say something like, Oh, that's a tough one and change the topic.
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And lastly, there's one thing I never want you to say, not because it's rude or grammatically incorrect,
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but because it makes you look less confident.
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You should never apologize for your English.
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Never say things like, "I'm sorry for my English," or, "My English is bad." First of all, it makes you look less confident.
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And secondly, it might make the other person a bit uncomfortable.
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Instead, there's no need to apologize, but you might want to say something like, "I'm still learning English, so bear with me for a moment." All right,
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we've come to the end of today's video.
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This was a short but important lesson because when you're in an English speaking country, when you're meeting new people,
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we often have to engage in Smalltalk which is surface level casual conversation between strangers,
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but it's very important you avoid certain topics and you avoid asking certain questions.
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That way you won't come across as rude, offensive or invasive, and you'll be able to make a good impression on anybody.
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Let me know in the comments, are things different?
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in your culture?
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Are there any questions that for an English speaker might be rude, but for somebody from your country, might be totally normal to ask?
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Почему стоит практиковать разговор на основе этого видео?
Практика разговорной речи на английском языке с помощью данного видео поможет вам избежать распространённых ошибок в общении с носителями языка. Разговорный английский часто включает в себя не только грамматику и словарный запас, но и культурные нюансы, которые могут сыграть важную роль в вашем успехе. Изучая темы, которые лучше избегать в разговорах, вы сможете построить более гармоничные и приятные отношения с собеседниками из США, Великобритании, Канады и Австралии. Это позволит вам уверенно общаться и избежать неловких ситуаций.
Грамматика и выражения в контексте
В видео обсуждаются несколько ключевых фраз и стратегий, которые помогут вам наладить контакт с другими. Вот некоторые из них:
- “What do you do for work?” - Этот вопрос, в отличие от уточнений о зарплате, формирует более дружелюбный и менее навязчивый подход к разговору.
- “Where is it from?” - Эта фраза позволяет сделать комплимент собеседнику, не вторгаясь в личное пространство, что делает общение более комфортным.
- “Do you have family in town?” - Вместо прямых вопросов о личных отношениях, использование более косвенных форм позволяет избежать неловкости.
Эти структуры можно использовать в различных контекстах, и они помогут улучшить ваше понимание и использование английского языка в разговорной практике.
Распространенные ловушки произношения
Некоторые слова и выражения могут представлять трудность в произношении. Например, словосочетания, касающиеся работы или статуса, могут иметь специфический акцент или интонацию в зависимости от культурного контекста. Чтобы улучшить произношение английского языка, вы можете использовать метод shadow speak или shadowspeak, повторяя за носителями языка. Обратите внимание на такие слова, как “acceptable” и “taboo”, которые могут быть трудными в быстром разговоре. Применяя shadowing английский, вы сможете лучше понять интонации и произношение, что значительно улучшит ваше общение и поможет вам избежать ситуации, когда вы не создаёте нужное впечатление на собеседника.
Грамматика в этом видео
Конструкции, которые говорящий использует чаще всего, с точными словами из видео:
| Конструкция | В видео |
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| Пассивный залог be + причастие прошедшего времени — важно, что происходит, а не кто это делает | are considered · being said · is retired |
| Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчас | you've just met · we've come |
| Совет с «should» should + глагол — сказать, что стоит сделать | should never say · should avoid · should also never ask |
| Вероятность с «might / may» might/may + глагол — возможно, но не точно | might be · might not even want · might laugh |
Что такое техника Shadowing?
Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.