14. How important is politeness?

What issue does the programme mainly explore about politeness?

• Whether politeness is outdated
• How politeness affects reputation
• Different views on politeness
• How to be more polite

Why did Neil pretend to rudely demand the pen from Beth?

• To show dominance
• To joke about rudeness
• To teach politeness humorously
• To test Beth’s reaction

What challenge did Michael Rosen face when approached by the boy?

• He felt scared
• He didn’t know what to say
• He felt insulted
• He ignored it

How does Professor Mullany describe the nature of politeness?

• As strict social rules
• As one-sided behavior
• As shared interpretation
• As unchangeable traditions

Why wasn’t Michael Rosen offended by the boy’s greeting?

• He didn’t notice
• He understood the boy’s tone
• He thought it was funny
• He was confused

What message is conveyed through Louise Mullany's story about her daughter?

• That kids are naturally rude
• That politeness is unnecessary
• That politeness causes embarrassment
• That kids don’t understand rules

What is implied about society's expectations through the nursery story?

• That all children are polite
• That politeness is universal
• That parents are judged by child behavior
• That nurseries are too strict

How do perceptions influence the judgment of politeness?

• They don’t matter
• They determine legality
• They are unimportant
• They are the same everywhere

What broader question does the programme raise about teaching politeness to children?

• If kids learn politeness through punishment
• Why politeness is hard to learn
• If politeness helps social acceptance
• How teachers enforce manners

Why did Louise and her partner make excuses for their daughter?

• They were embarrassed
• They wanted to defend her
• They thought she was tired
• They blamed the cook