INTERNATIONAL ETIQUETTE

When the first books giving advice on international etiquette appeared, the British thought this was a joke, because they assumed that the understanding of their language meant a corresponding understanding of English customs. Very soon they realized that they had a lot to learn about how to behave with their foreign business friends. And here are some examples:

The British are happy to have a business lunch and discuss business matters with a drink during the meal; the Japanese prefer not to work while eating. Lunch is a time to relax and get to know one another, and they rarely drink at lunchtime. The Germans like to talk business before dinner, the French like to eat first and talk afterwards.

Taking off your jacket and rolling up your sleeves is a sign of getting down to work in Britain and Holland, but in Germany people regard it as taking it easy.

The Americans prefer to be casual and more informal than the Japanese, as illustrated by the universal “Have a nice day!” The British are cool and reserved. The great topic of conversation between strangers in Britain is the weather – unemotional and impersonal. In America, the main topic between strangers is the search to find a geographical link. “You really live in Ohio? I had an uncle who once worked there”.

1. What does “we live in a global village” mean?

2. If you arranged a meeting at 4, when do the Italians probably arrive?

3. Why did the British regard the first books giving advice on international etiquette as a joke?

4. Why do the Japanese prefer not work while eating?

5. Whatis very important in Japan to complete a business deal?

6. Whatis a mark of respect in Japan?

7. What is the main topic of conversation between strangers in America and in Great Britain?

1. If you arranged a meeting with your German business colleagues, they will probably...

a) be 15 minutes early

b) bang on time

c) be 15 minutes late

2. When the first books giving advice on international etiquetteappeared, the... thought this was a joke.

a) British

b) Japanese

c) Americans

3. The Japanese prefer not to... while eating.

a) laugh

b) talk

c) work

4. A younger man should never be sent to...a business deal with an older Japanese man.

a) discuss

b) start

c) complete

5. The first... of the day should be lower than when you meet thereafter.

a) bow

b) kiss

c) hug

6. The British are cool and....

a) reserved

b) strict

c) pleasant

7. In America, the main topic between strangers is the....

a) weather

b) geographical link

c) political situation

1. The....................................are happy to have a business lunch.

2. The.................................... like to eat first and talk afterwards.

3. The........................ have perhaps the strictest rules of social and business behavior.

4. The................................... prefer to becasual and more informal than the Japanese.

5. You should allow up to an hour for the......................................

6. If they are................................................., they’ll bang on time.

1. организовать встречу ………………………………………………….….…...

2. советы по международному этикету ……………………………….…….…..

3. понимание английских обычаев ………………………………………………………..

4. вести себя правильно …………………………………………………….……

5. обсуждать дела бизнеса за обедом …………………………………….…….

6. приступить к работе …………………………………………………….……...

7. расслабиться …………………………………………………………….……...

8. Вы не должны ожидать …………………………………………….………….

9. “Хорошего дня!” …………………………………………………………….....

1. The Japanese have perhaps the strictest rules of social and business behavior.

2. The Germans are very punctual and businesslike.

3. The Americans are very sociable.

1. На какое время Вы назначили встречу с зарубежными коллегами по бизнесу?...........................................................................................................................................

2. Предполагается, что высококвалифицированные инженеры должны иметь соответствующие знания физики и математики..........................................................

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3. Они совсем не знают как вести себя с коллегами из африканских стран.........…

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4. В Европе люди редко пьют алкогольные напитки в дневное время..................

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5. После долгих выходных очень тяжело приступить к работе.................................

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6. В восточных странах старшинство имеет большое значение................................

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7. Правила социального поведения должны воспитываться в ребенке с раннего возраста............................................................................................................................

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8. Много лет назад американская непринужденность в поведении шокировала сдержанных британцев..................................................................................................

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In France you shouldn’t sit down in a café until you’ve shaken hands with everyone you know.

In Afghanistan you should spend at least five minutes saying hello.

In Pakistan you mustn’t wink. It is offensive.

In the Middle East you must never use the left hand for greeting, eating, drinking or smoking. Also, you should take care not to admire anything in your hosts’ home. They will think that they have to give it to you.

In Russia you must match your hosts drink for drink or they will think you are unfriendly.

In Thailand you should clasp your hands together and lower your head and eyes when you greet someone.

In America you should eat your hamburger with both hands and as quickly as possible. You shouldn’t try to have a conversation until it is eaten.

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