Business Dinner Etiquette A successful business meal requires close attention to proper business dining etiquette (этикет делового ужина). Manners and conduct are equally important in creating an impression that may affect future attempts at building a long-lasting professional relationship. Business Discussion In most cases, you should expect light conversation before and during the meal, with…
What Is Business Dinner Etiquette? It’s relatively common to meet with business colleagues to share a meal, whether you’re on a business trip together, interviewing for a position or discussing the company’s next move. No matter what the reason, it’s important to show proper etiquette at the table. Though a general rule of thumb (общее,…
Business Etiquette in International Countries United States A primary component of the U.S. business culture is punctuality. Although other cultures don’t watch the clock when it comes to meeting clients and co-workers, Americans believe punctuality is a sign of respect. The importance of deadlines is also a subculture in U.S. business; they are strictly followed.…
Business Etiquette in International Countries Globalization has increased the amount of international business dealing, and with this has come a greater need for business managers to understand the business etiquette in foreign countries. Deals can be lost by people who are unaware of (не в курсе) a foreign associate‘s (коллега, партнер) culture, customs or etiquette.…
What Are the Positive Effects of Using Technology to Communicate? Advantage: Communication Log Technology has made it easy to keep extended communication logs (журнал отслеживания сообщений). Emails and texts are easily tracked to confirm what was discussed in previous correspondence. Even phone conversations can be recorded and logged in digital formats through customer retention management…
What Are the Positive & Negative Effects of Using Technology to Communicate? Advantage: Speed and Efficiency Being able to reach customers, co-workers and vendors (поставщик) quickly helps improve the efficiency of any business operation. Mobile technology makes it easy to keep contact information in a mobile device. You can reach out with questions (обратиться с…
How to Build Positive Communication Skills Here are some tips that will make your working relationships more productive 1. Know that every person in your workplace, including you, has his own agenda (список дел). This means that each person is working toward the goals that are most important to him. Talking about what is…
How to Build Positive Communication Skills The famous American businessman Lee Iacocca once said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across (четко изложить), your ideas won’t get you anywhere (ни к чему не приведут).” However, for some people, communication does not come naturally. Perhaps you are one of those people.…
Useful language: How to Interrupt and Ask for Clarification Although it may seem impolite, sometimes you need to interrupt a conversation (прервать разговор) and make a remark. You can say: Could I just say something? — Можно мне сказать? Excuse me, but could I just say… — Извините, но можно я скажу… If you…
Useful Language for Networking: Talking About Your Company and Building New Partnerships Talking About Your Company The company was founded in… — Компания была основана… We make/manufacture/sell/distribute… — Мы делаем/производим/продаем/распределяем We have subsidiaries/factories/branches in… — У нас есть дочерние предприятия/фабрики/подразделения в… We have a workforce of 2,000 — У нас работает 2000 человек Our main…