• Гідрологія і Гідрометрія
• Господарське право
• Економіка будівництва
• Економіка природокористування
• Економічна теорія
• Земельне право
• Історія України
• Кримінально виконавче право
• Медична радіологія
• Методи аналізу
• Міжнародне приватне право
• Міжнародний маркетинг
• Основи екології
• Предмет Політологія
• Соціальне страхування
• Технічні засоби організації дорожнього руху
• Товарознавство продовольчих товарів

Oral Practice

Task 1. Answer the questions.

1. Which nationalities are the most and least punctual?

2. Why did the British think that everyone understood their customs?

3. Which nationalities do not like to eat and do business at the same time?

4. An Americanfriend of yours is going to work in Japan. Give some advice about how he/she should and shouldn’t behave.

5.What is the difference in behaviour of English and American businessmen?

Task 2. Discuss if these statements are true, false or there is no information in the text.

1. In Great Britain you are expected to shake hands with everyone you meet.

2. The British are happy to discuss business matters with their companions during a business lunch.

3. In France people prefer not to talk about business during meals.

4. It is not polite to insist on paying for a meal if you are in Italy.

5. Visitors to Germany never get taken out for meals.

6. American executives sometimes relax by putting their feet on the desk.

7. Taking off your jacket and rolling up your sleeves is a sign of getting down to work in Germany.

8. British businessmen are often late for appointments.

Speaking

Business nowadays is very much an international and multinational activity. If is often during the talks that the cultural differences resulting from this fact are most evident.

1. What special cultural difficulties and needs would an American business person have in your country?

2. Thinkabout social customs / behaviour, greeting people and meeting in general, language difficulties, food and eating habits (and meal table etiquette), and business situations (dress, negotiating, making deals, etc.)

3. Think of one or two examples of bad manners. For example, in Britain it is considered impolite to ask people how much they earn.

4. What advice would you give somebody coming to live and work in your country?

Writing

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