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Business Etiquette in Britain
Read sentences (parts of sentences) from the text. Substitute the word in brackets by an appropriate synonym.
The term „Brits” is not (appreciated) by many Welsh. Irish and Scots.
- recognized
- confirmed
- evaluated
- described
It is (incorrect) to call someone from the Republic of Ireland a Brit.
- wrong
- ugly
- flattering
- unreliable
Be (sensitive) to the ethnic heritage of your associates.
- arrogant
- tactful
- precise
- responsible
Do not try to (interrogate) your British colleagues with personal questions.
- invite
- question
- suggest
- demand
True English friendships are few and (specific).
- strange
- unique
- mysterious
- amazing
A multitude of other accents are (common) as well.
- comprehensible
- odd
- usual
- acceptable
Allow (plenty) of time to get to your appointment.
- lots of
- a bit
- a number
- series of
The British apologize often, even for (minor) inconveniences.
- awful
- unserious
- traditional
- unexpected
Many U.S. executives start a sentence, then allow it to trail off without ever (completing) the thought.
- finishing
- developing
- inventing
- creating
Allow British (executives) to suggest that a meeting has finished.
- employees
- clerks
- managers
- applicants