The actuality of the work is to identify the importance of international communication in language learning and teaching, it is essential for language teachers to help their pupils become effective learners by adapting to foreign language

§2.2. EXERCISES, ACTIVITIES, GAMES

Exercise

The Question-Answering

1. When conducting business in Germany, is it best to:

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  Buy local beer and take it to a meeting as a gift?
  
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  Not waste anyone’s time; be punctual and direct?
  
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  Give out your business cards to everybody?
  

2. Is the OK sign offensive in Japan?

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  Yes?
  
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  No?
  

3. You have arrived at a business meeting in South Korea and you are meeting the company’s president. You should:

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  Look him in the eye and extend your hand for a handshake?
  
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  Nod your head slightly?
  
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  Bow and wait for him to initiate the handshake?
  

4 – In which of these countries is it expected that you always raise your glass lower than your senior manager?

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  Italy?
  
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  Argentina?
  
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  South Korea?
  

5. A prospective client, in Japan, gives you her business card. You should:

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  Receive it with both hands and carefully study its details before putting it away?
  
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  Take it with one hand and quickly put it away in your wallet or pocket?
  
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  Copy the information and leave the card on the table?
  

6. During a business meeting in Thailand, you avoid:

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  Wearing black?
  
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  If you are a man; crossing your left ankle over your right knee?
  
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  Pointing to a statue of Buddha?
  
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  Having silent pauses during a conversation?
  

7. What color is best for business cards in China?

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  Green?
  
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  Black?
  
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  Gold?
  

8. When meeting someone in a business context in France, what should you avoid doing?

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  Using first names, if meeting someone for the first time?
  
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  Making eye contact?
  
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  Asking about family?