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高中英语人教版选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity同步练习 (3)
Maybe you have heard the expression—when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.
The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country's culture and language.
The first thing you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meeting with friends, kissing is common.
The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.
Dress well.Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing makeup is practised widely by businesswomen.
The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours.
Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.
A．The French draw information about people based on their appearance.
B．This is a time for relationship building.
C．Remember to be as polite as possible.
D．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.
E．Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.
F．Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
G．Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.
How to remember your passwords
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We often create so many user IDs but there are only a small number of passwords that you really need to remember. It's important for you to remember your banking and email passwords, but do you really need to worry about your occasional eBay visit? If you can commit(交付) just a few to memory, you can hand the rest over to a password keeper to do the remembering for you.
Sign up for a password keeping service.
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Write them down
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Work on your memory
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A. Download a mobile password app. B. Of course, it doesn't just stop there. C. Try to make a note of your passwords. D. Work out which passwords matter most. E. Put your money into different accounts. F. It will remember your passwords for you. G. Many exercises can help improve your memory. |
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