What lesson does Mary Shaw learn from her attempts to speak with the guests?

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Shaw prepares the house for two guests, Mrs. Harding and ___ .

Mrs. Lee

True or False: Mary is confident in her ability to talk politely with guests from the start of the play.

True

What advice does Mrs. Shaw give to Mary about engaging with guests?

Fill in the blank: Mary insists she can talk well and uses phrases like 'Good afternoon' and 'How are you?' to show her ___ .

Politeness

Short Answer: What does Mrs. Shaw want to achieve by having guests over?

What mistake does Mary make when trying to compliment Mrs. Harding?

True or False: Mary successfully engages in conversation without offending Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Lee.

False; Mary makes several offensive comments throughout the visit.

What does Mary say that leads to the guests feeling uncomfortable about their clothing choices?

Accidental Insult

• Comments on styles

• Dislike expressed openly

• Guests feel judged

What does Mrs. Shaw do when the conversation with Mary becomes awkward?

She tries to change the topic to Mr. Best, a local man.

What lesson does the play convey regarding communication and words?

• Choose kind words.

• Respectful conversations matter.

• Politeness fosters welcome.

True or False: The story suggests that making fun of others is a good way to communicate.

False: The story highlights the importance of kindness and respect, not mocking others.

What does the term 'blunders' refer to in the context of the story?

'Blunders' refers to careless mistakes that cause problems, particularly in communication.

How can practicing thoughtful speech impact our relationships with others?

Fill in the blank: To show that you don't like or agree with something is to respond ___ .

Disapprovingly