Strategies for Making a Good First Impression Attire Your clothes serve as the ultimate (решающее, основное впечатление) first impression. Your clothes speak about your professionalism before you even have the chance to say one word. A person who arrives at an interview in appropriate attire makes a good impression. The environment dictates the attire. For example,…
Five Strategies for Making a Good First Impression When you meet someone for the first time, that person’s first impression of you may go on to mold (сформировать) his overall opinion of you, which can result in how he treats you in the future. Making a good first impression goes beyond saying the right words;…
Four Useful Everyday Expressions With “Get” 1. Get together (v.) — Встречаться, собираться вместе Example: What if we get together and brainstorm? — Как насчет того, чтобы собраться вместе и все обдумать? 2. A get-together (n.) — Посиделки, встреча, междусобойчик Example: This is supposed to be a family get-together. — Это, должно быть, небольшая семейная…
Four Informal Expressions With “Get” 1. Get to the point — Перейти к сути, главному Example: I know you are very busy. I’ll get to the point. — Я знаю, что вы заняты, поэтому перейду сразу к делу. 2. What are you getting at? — К чему ты клонишь? Example: I think I know what…
Four Useful Everyday Expressions With “Get” 1. I’ll get it done — Я все сделаю, я со всем разберусь Example: I’m sure we can get it done by Thursday. — Я уверен, что мы сможем это сделать к четвергу. 2. Got a minute? — Есть ли у вас минутка? Example: Alex, you got a minute?…
The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business In international businesses it is imperative (непременно, очень важно) to understand and respect each others’ business cultures and subcultures. Whether it’s about dress code, handshakes or gift buying, the more business people learn about other cultures the better they can work together. Corporate Structure in Russian…
The Differences Between American and Russian Cultures In Business Dress Code Business attire (деловая одежда) in Russia is similar to that in the United States, with men usually opting for (отдавать предпочтение) dark suits and women wearing business suits or skirts and blouses. Women in Russia wear slacks (женские брюки) at work less frequently than…
The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business Meetings and Teamwork In Russia, meetings are formal, serious gatherings, and casual behavior is considered a sign of disrespect. Decisions are usually made in advance, either one on one (в частном порядке) or in small groups of decision-makers (те, кто принимает решения), with meetings held solely to…
The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business Communication Style Russian businesspeople place greater emphasis on the spoken word than do professionals in the United States. While American businesspeople do much of their business via written communication such as email, letter or fax, Russian professionals prefer to hear things directly from people they trust.…
Business Dinner Etiquette – Food and Drinks A business dinner is an excellent way to build working relationships. The relaxed atmosphere of a business dinner may make your guests more receptive (открытый, восприимчивый) to a sales pitch (презентация товара) or business proposal than they would be in an office. Understanding how to hold effective dinner…