Lesson 3
Lesson 3
Topic: International communication
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The focus of this lesson is "International communication".
Click the underlined words in this lesson to see the translation. Learn these words.
Ex.1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
What are some ways people greet each other in formal and informal situations?
What are some things foreigners might accidentally do that are offensive in your culture?
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"Conducting business overseas"
Conducting business overseas
Conducting business overseas is full of pitfalls! There are many different customs regarding etiquette. You may make a major social gaffe without realizing it! This guide outlines the areas where mistakes commonly occur.
Consider how you will address your business associate. It is polite to address someone by their title and surname in many places.
The handshake is recognized worldwide, but in the States and Britain people generally shake hands only once, when they first meet. Be aware that in Japan, it is rude to make eye contact when shaking hands, and in many Asian countries it is customary to bow.
If you are invited to someone’s house, you should take a gift to thank them for their hospitality. But be careful! Your choice of gift is very important. Avoid giving white flowers in Japan or clocks in China because they symbolize death. Be conscious of eating customs. In Europe and the States, you may offend your host if you leave food on your plate. However, in Asia, a clean plate indicates you are still hungry.
In conclusion, the best way to conduct business internationally is by researching manners and customs. Only this way can you ensure that you won’t make a terrible social blunder!
EXERCISES (click here)
EXERCISES (click here)
Ex. 2. Read this guide to business etiquette. Then, choose the correct answers.
Say four things you have learned from the text.
What should you NOT do when visiting Japan?
A give your host a gift
B bow when you meet someone
C leave food on your plate after a meal
D look a person in the eyes during an introduction
What should business travelers do before doing business other countries?
A purchase reasonable gifts
B learn the country’s language
C research the country’s etiquette
D memorize new partner’s surnames
According to the passage, when do British people shake hands?
A when greeting business partners in the morning
B when first being introduced to someone
C when accepting a gift
D when entering someone’s house
Ex. 3. Choose the word which has the same meaning as the underlined word.
A blunder
B hospitality
C host
Her manners were typically British.
A pitfall
B etiquette
C hospitality
He was conscious that he must leave some food on his plate.
A aware
B customary
C eye contact
Ex. 4. Choose the correct word pair to fill in the blanks.
Mr. Sui thanked his __ for the wonderful ___
A title - surname
B host - hospitality
C hospitality - pitfall
___ making eye contact because it may ___ the other person.
A Customary - avoid
B Offend - host
C Avoid - offend
It is ___ to call someone by their title and ___ .
A aware - title
B customary - surname
C avoid - hospitality
There are a number of ____ people can fall into such as not using a correct ___ .
A pitfalls - title
B hosts - surname
C hospitality - eye contact
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