Poslovni engleski 2

A new head of marketing wants to hear employees' suggestions for ways to promote the company's products. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?

In some cultures, people show their reactions by the expression on their face or through body language. In other cultures, people do not show obvious reactions and have a more neutral style of body language. Which style is more like the way that you show reactions in your culture?

In some cultures, people like to use a lot of detail to present information. They think it is important to explain what facts and figures mean. In other cultures, people think that the audience only needs a little explanation to help them to understand. How much explanation would you include in ...

In some cultures, people like to leave a short silence after someone has spoken. In other cultures, people might speak immediately another person stops talking, to avoid silence or gaps in the conversation. Which style of speaking is more usual in your culture?

When you have to make a difficult decision, how do you look at arguments for and against? Do you write information down? How do you organize your ideas?

In some cultures, people show what they are feeling when they complain. In other cultures, people are less comfortable showing emotion. Which style is acceptable in your culture?

In some cultures, attitudes to time in meetings are relaxed and there might not be a formal agenda. In other cultures, people have a more structured attitude to meetings, they are expected to begin and end on time and keep to a pre-set agenda. Which style is more common in your country?

'Successful negotiating should not result in a winner and a loser.'

Do you agree with this view of a successful negotiation?

In some cultures, people prefer not to refuse directly in negotiations, because it can seem impolite. In other cultures, people will say directly if they accept or refuse a proposal. How do you refuse proposal in negotiations in your country?

How would you suggest ideas at the brainstorming meeting?