B39 Stingy / Generous
![a39 1](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a39-1-e1537863213936.png)
I think (Marugame Seimen) is (generous).
For example, when (kids eat there, they receive free candy).
丸亀製麺は気前良しだと思います。
例えば、子どもたちがそこで食べる時、無料で飴玉を貰えます。
![B39](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/b39-2-e1537872097460.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a490.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a490.png)
I think (my father) is (stingy).
For example, (he never took me out to lunch for my birthday).
Step 1: I think
my best friend
my coworker
my mother
my father
my sister
my brother
is very generous.
Step 2: I think
my best friend
my coworker
my mother
my father
my sister
my brother
is very generous because ...
Step 3: I think
that café
this restaurant
the local bakery
my piano teacher
our family doctor
my boss
is very stingy / generous.
Conversation Practice
Step 1:
What is that?
It’s my (pen case).
Step 2:
What is that?
It’s my (pen case).
Where did you get it?
I got it from a (store).
Step 3:
What is that?
It’s my (pen case).
Where did you get it?
I got it as a free gift in a magazine.
I feel that magazine is very generous.
Sample discussion
A: Where should we go for lunch?
B: I don’t know. How about that curry shop?
A: OK. Is it good?
B: The price is good and they offer free chai.
A: That sounds very generous.
B: Yes. They also give kids free dessert!
A: Wow, that is generous.
(Return to top, switch roles)
A: Where should we go for lunch?
B: I don’t know. How about … ?
A: OK. Is it good?
B: ...
A: That sounds very generous.
B: Yes. They also … !
A: Wow, that is generous.
(Return to top, switch roles)
Talk about this picture.
![b39 3](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/b39-3.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
Talk about this picture.
![b39 4](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/b39-4-e1537872159873.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
![b39 8](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/b39-8-1.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
The vegetables on the left cost ¥1500.
The seafood bowl on the right cost ¥500.
What do you think?
![b39 7](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/b39-7-e1537872635681.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
Do you think this is generous or stingy? Why?
What if they offered free tea? What if the portion size was small?
![b39 9](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/b39-9-e1537871312355.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
![encouraged encouraged](http://smithweb.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a49.png)
Do you think this is generous or stingy? Why?
What if they offered free tea? Free dessert?
What if the portion size was smaller? Bigger?
Advanced Discussion:
Discuss the differences between:
1. Charity & Volunteer Work
2. Giving & Lending
Read the following articles (click title for link):
Ice Cream Week at Fuse school
L’espoir – A Relaxed Coffee Shop
What do you think about Fuse School’s “Ice Cream Week”
How do you feel about “Morning Service” at cafés?