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You can injure yourself, can't you? (speaker's concern for the
addressee);
Helen is coming tonight, isn't she? (to request information or to
confirm a statement);
Perhaps we could do it.
Do it.

Conversational Activities

1.In groups, complete The Fix'em List using the table below. You can extend
it as much as you can

The Fix'em List
Based on Male and Female Realities
by J.Tanenbaum

Women "should" Man "should"
1. 1.
2. 2.

2. talk less 12. be less "romantic" 22. be more rational
3. change less 13. be more serious 23. be on time
4. stay home more 14. be less sensitive 24. put family first
5. have less 15. put job/career first 25. go out of the home
attention on 16. be less emotional more
clothes 17. laugh less 26. be more "romantic"
6. be more physical 18. have more fun 27. care more about
7. be more flexible 19. be more people
with time compassionate 28. be more emotional
8. be less physical 20. have more attention 29. have more attention
9. spend less time on personal hygiene on how they dress
getting ready 21. be less involved 30. talk more
10. be more flexible with others' problems 31. be more spontaneous
11. lightnen up

2.Discuss.
1. What are Ukrainian culture's norms regarding husbands and
wives?
2. Should both husbands and wives have jobs?
3. How does the role of wife vary across cultures?
4. Is homemaking a satisfying career in Ukraine? Why? Why not?

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