When does a dress code become sexist?
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To apologise (to someone/ for something)
To criticise (someone/ something)
To employ (someone)/ Employee/ Employer
To look forward to (doing) something
To put up with something/ someone
To be down to (something/ someone)
To speak out (about something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What happened with the sushi restaurant in Surrey?
2. Do you think Clare has a different attitude to Anna regarding the issue of dress codes?
3. What did some of the listeners say?
4. What is said about heels?
5. ‘There was nothing wrong with the dress code of the sushi restaurant.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘If you’re going to have a dress code policy, it should apply to both sexes.’ Do you agree with Anna?
7. ‘In every job, your appearance and the way you dress is incredibly important.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘I would never get a tattoo because it would damage my career prospects.’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘I’m quite embarrassed by the strange ways I used to dress when I was younger.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘Generally speaking, employers should be able to ask their employees to do anything. If the employees don’t like it, they can quit.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘In school, children should have a strict uniform and makeup should be banned.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘I’ve loved every uniform I’ve ever had to wear.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘I love getting dressed up for special occasions.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘Beauty is pain.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘There are certain items of clothing that are strongly associated with the national identity of my country.’ Is this true for you?