Meeting – In Africa, what do they mean by a good meeting?
In some cultures a good meeting is one that lasts several hours with no decisions or recommendations. This is common in African culture.
interpersonal skills
Negotiation – Learning the language
A negociação é uma barganha posicional, cada lado tenta argumentar por sua posição até que o acordo seja feito ou uma das partes vá embora.
Cultures – You have to work differently in a multicultural world
Dealing with cultural differences. It’s essential to understand that some things may cause offence to people from different cultures.
The elevator pitch
Sometimes we are in a situation where we can grab an opportunity to give a sales pitch.These are invariably very small windows so what to do?
English phrases – Not wishing to offend
If you’ve been thinking that business English is not as difficult as you first feared, now is a good time for us to bring the bad news.
Point of View – See the other other person’s point of view
Always see things from the other person’s point of view, especially if you want them to understand what you have to offer.
The language of time – Why is it important in Business English
Buzzwords began life with a useful purpose and some are still important identifiers in certain businesses, professions and industries.
English humour – Understanding English humour
English speakers’ humour varies from the basic children’s “knock-knock” jokes to the more subtle and sometimes intricate layers of humour
Gatekeepers – Look after them if you are a sales person
The gatekeepers are the people who, if you’re in the business of selling something, stand between you and the person who issues the order.
Conversing with the British
Understanding cultural differences. The British, like all nations, have their peculiarities, some of which are quite amusing.