Level B2 General English
Lesson 13
Annoying Things And Cultural Taboos
迷惑なことと文化的タブー

1
TOPIC QUESTION
今日のトピック

Does it annoy you when someone interrupts you?
誰かが邪魔をしてきたら、迷惑ですか?

2
ARTICLE
記事

Directions: Read the following article aloud.
課題: 以下の記事をはっきりとした声で音読しましょう。
This Annoys Me

Interrupting is a common communication faux pas. It often annoys the speaker, who feels disrespected because the interruption implies another person's point of view is more important. Most people don't have the intent to disrespect you. Sometimes it may be a simple case of a behavior disorder, such as attention deficit disorder(ADD,) but sometimes it can just be a lack of manners for someone who is pushy or rude. No matter the cause, how you respond to the interruption ultimately teaches that individual how to communicate with you.

My sister used to do that to me on purpose to make me angry. Also, my parents used to do that to me when I would be arguing with them. They would ask me to explain something and then just scream over my voice. However, there are some cases in which I would prefer to be interrupted. For instance, if there is something urgent that needs the attention of myself or a person involved in the conversation.

Another example would be, if the person I am talking to doesn't understand something that I have said or has a question about something that I have said. I would rather they interrupt me for clarification so that they are paying attention to the rest of the story and not completely focused on what they wanted to ask or forget the question.

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VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.
課題: 先生の後に続いてくり返した後、今度はひとりで発音してみましょう。

interrupt
(人の話を)さえぎる、割って入る
imply
含む、含蓄する
ultimately
究極的には
faux pas
無作法、無礼
attention deficit disorder
注意欠陥障害
clarification
解明、説明

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QUESTIONS
質問

Directions: Read the questions aloud and answer them.
課題: 質問を声に出して読んだ後、答えてみましょう。

1. Why is interrupting someone considered as a faux pas?
2. How does it affect communication?
3. How will you feel if someone interrupts you while you are talking? Why?
4. Did you ever interrupt someone? Share your experience with your tutor.