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Making an impression
A.
What kind of "dress code" does your company have?
Read what these people have to say about the way they dress for work.
| "I
am a sales manager for a well-known sports company in the
USA. In our company, we have a very strong sense of image.
We don't wear suits and ties or boring executive clothes,
like other people. Instead we wear sweatshirts and training
shoes. We have to look cool and energetic. Even in the office,
there is a sporty atmosphere. There are posters everywhere
of famous sports heroes, wearing cool sunglasses and sporty
clothes." |
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"I
work for a large bank in Ecuador, as a chief accountant. We
have a very strict dress code in the bank. Everyone has to
wear a uniform - if you don't, you can get fired. On the floor
where I work, there is a sign above the mirror: 'this is how
the customer sees you'. You see, it's very important in South
America to dress well, so we have to look smart at all times." |
| "I
am the co-owner of a small company called, "Executive Language
Services". We offer English classes to business people in
banks, hotels, oil companies, and all kinds of multi-national
companies. It is a very competitive business, so our image
is important. I tell teachers that they have to look professional.
Men have to wear ties; women have to wear skirts or dresses
- no trousers." |
| What
do people wear in these companies? How do they look? |
They
wear |
They
look... |
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1. Managers in a sports organisation |
_________
_________ |
_________
_________
_________ |
| 2. Bank
employees |
_________ |
_________ |
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3. English teachers |
_________
_________
_________
_________ |
_________ |
C.
Pair work. Talk about these questions.
What
do you think about the dress codes in:
- the
sports company?
- the
bank?
- the
English school?
Do you agree with them?
How important is physical appearance in your country?
Teacher's notes
This
activity gives students an opportunity to express their own opinions.
Check
that students understand all the vocabulary they need to complete
the activity.
It's
likely that students will have very different responses depending
on which area they work in or are studying.
Encourage
them to find at least one other item of vocabulary to use when describing
what they think.
Ask
them if they have any experience of companies which fit into the
models presented here. Try to make this activity as free speaking
as possible.
It
might be an idea to take notes and give feedback afterwards.
An
activity on dress codes and working culture can also be found on
Further Ahead Video, Sequence 1, Welcome to Prince, Unit 7
Key
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They
wear |
They
look... |
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1.Managers in a sports organisation |
sweatshirts
training shoes |
cool
sporty
energetic |
| 2. Bank
employees |
a uniform |
smart |
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3.English
teachers
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ties
(men)
skirts (women)
dresses (women)
no trousers (women) |
professional |
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