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.…
The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Jun. 19 – Sep. 15 2019 The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts has presented one of the most prominent (известный, значительный) collections of European modernist art, encompassing (охватывающий) the most important artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This exhibition is extraordinary in its scale and content.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to build on” (phrasal verb) Transcription: [ˈbɪld ‘ɒn] Russian Translation: брать что-л. за основу, развивать далее Definition: to use a success or achievement as a base from which to achieve more success Example: 1. We must build on our reputation to expand the business. 2. A good relationship is…
Tag Questions (Part 2) Tag questions (or question tags) turn a statement into a question. Usually if the main clause is positive, the question tag is negative. Examples: 1. She dances very well, doesn’t she? 2. You are tired, aren’t you? — Она очень хорошо танцует, не правда ли? Вы ведь очень устали, верно? In…
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.…
Get inspired with these wise quotes about the power of education 1. Once you learn to read you will be forever free (Frederick Douglass). Douglass was one of America’s greatest writers and thinkers, despite the fact he was born into slavery, a system that forbade (запрещала) reading. His classic treatise (труд, исследование) on freedom, “Narrative of the…
If you are interested in space, you’ve got to see it The long and expensive renovation of the historic Moscow planetarium has yielded stunning results (дала потрясающие результаты). At the interactive museum children and adults can learn about space, telescopes, satellites (спутники), gravity (гравитация) and other miracles of science by getting involved in hands-on exhibits…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “concern” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈsɜːn] Russian Translation: обеспокоенность чем-л.; вопрос, который необходимо решить Definition: a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried Example: Many people have voiced concern over the proposed changes in the law. Synonyms: worry, anxiety, preoccupation
Tag Questions Tag questions (or question tags) turn a statement into a question. They are often used for checking information that we think we know is true (but we need a confirmation). Example: It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it? — Сегодня прекрасный день, правда? We also use tag questions to ask for help or to…
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…