第九章 Unit Nine Social Customs and Business Etiquette：This unit focuses on social customs and business etiquette in different countries. There are three texts. Text A talks about social customs and business etiquette in China, Text B talks about social customs and business etiquette in Saudi Arabia and Text C describes global social customs and business Etiquette. After learning this unit, students are required to know about the business culture and etiquette in China, have some ideas about the proper behavior when doing business in Saudi Arabia and understand the differences in business etiquette in different countries.9.1Text A Social Customs and Business Etiquette in China:Text A describes some tips about Chinese social customs and business etiquette, including initial approach, business relationship, drinking, entertainment after dinner and controversial issues for best business manners. In China, the more you share your personal life, including family, hobbies, political views and aspirations, the closer your business relationship becomes. If you get acquainted with Chinese social customs and business etiquette, you will understand how to do business with the Chinese effectively and successfully.[判断题]In China, after dinner there will be small talks, some karaoke, and business partners will continue to drink.
9.2Text B Social Customs and Business Etiquette in Saudi Arabia:Text B shows social customs and business etiquette in Saudi Arabia. For example, you should always eat with your right hand, because the left hand is considered unclean. When engaging in conversations, Arabs tend to stand much closer to one another than Americans, North Europeans, or East Asians do. If we grasp Arabic social customs and business etiquette, we will avoid culture conflict.
9.3Text C Global Social Customs and Business Etiquette:Text C concentrates on global social customs and business etiquette. Americans think that 13 is an unlucky number while 4 is the most negative number in China. In Malaysia, pointing with one's index finger is a taboo, but one may point with the thumb. So business clients should be aware of various social customs and business etiquette while visiting foreign countries. Only in this way can they create the harmonious atmosphere for cooperation.
9.4Reading Skill(9): Guessing the meaning of the unknown words from word part clues:To learn how to guess the meanings of the unknown words from word part clues
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[判断题]Conservative business suits are recommended for business meetings in Saudi Arabia.
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对[判断题]In America, 4 is an unlucky number.
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错[判断题]In Brazil, there is absolutely nothing wrong with bribery.
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错[判断题]You may ask a man about the health of his wife in Arabic countries.
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