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- •V The British see self-possession as the highest quality of human character. They tend think that to be self-possessed, to show neither positive, nor negative emotions is
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- •Text 11 Complaining
- •1 . Japanese
- •Most culturally sensitive
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Task 16^Choose the best word to fill in each gap from the alternatives given in the box below, fhere is one extra word that you don't have to use.
presenteeism punctuality humour business absenteeism gestures entertainment
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Our overseas clients expect when they visit so I take them out
every
evening.
He
is very keen on so get them early.
I
don't like lunches because they go on for too long.
There
was a culture of .....with people at their desks even at the
weekend.
You
can learn a lot from watching the that people make when they
are
talking.
An
important business meeting is not the place for It can go
horribly wrong.
Task
17Jln
each line there is one word which is
wrong.
Find out the mistake and write the correct word
at
the end of the line.
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When you meet someone, it is important to get the greet
right .. ..
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shake hands with people, but I don't really like physical
contract
In
some cultures you should give pressants to everyone you meet
You
should also know the rules of conversion when you go to meeting
It
may
be rude to enterrup people when they are talking -
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Also,
think about the role of silent. Is it rude to be quiet for long
periods?
g|final!y,
say 'Good buying' to everyone when you leave —
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the
questionnaire. You may put in (+) more than one box.