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Reading. Read the article and choose the correct answer a - c to complete the sentences.
1. British business people usually give their business cards...
a. at the start of a meeting.
b. after a meeting.
c. at dinner.
2. In the UK, people often start meetings by ...
a. singing a song.
b. giving a presentation.
c. talking about general subjects.
3. People often send new business contacts...
a. an email.
b. a letter.
c. a memo.
4. British people socialise...
a. only with friends.
b. only with family.
c. with colleagues and business contacts.
Choose the correct words in italics to make true sentences about the article.
1. Business contacts are often from the same / different countries.
2. It is / isn't usual to have a breakfast meeting.
3. People often have video / telephone conversations with business contacts.
4. It is / isn't OK to smoke in restaurants.
5. It is a good / bad idea to talk about religion and politics with new business contacts.
Reading.
London is an international city. Business contacts are often from different countries. Here is some information about British business etiquette.
Business cards.
British people often give their business cards at the end of a meeting.
Meetings
In the UK, people are usually on time for meeting. The meeting sometimes starts with polite convesation. Then people talk about business.
Meetings are usually in work hours (9am - 5pm). It isn't usual to have breakfast meetigns.
Communication
In the UK, new business contacts often communicate by email. Then people have telephone conversations or meetings to talk about business.
Socialising
British people often socialise with their work colleagues and business contacts. They sometimes go to the pub or for an informal dinner in a restaurant.
It isn't possible to smoke in offices, pubs or restaurants.
These conversation subjects are OK in Britain: public transport, the weather, sport, house prices, the news. It isn't a good idea to talk about religion, politics or salaries.
A business lunch isn't always in an expensive retaurant. Sometimes lunch is a sandwich and a coffee at work or in a café.
Business etiquette in London
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