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Build International Business Networks

Satisfactory Essays

SBREL502A
Build International Business Networks

TASK 1. Assignment
USE A COPY OF THIS FRONTPIECE WHENEVER YOU SUBMIT AN ASSESSMENT FOR THIS UNIT STUDENT USE:STUDENT NAME: ………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………DUE DATE: ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….SUBMISSION DATE: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. | | OFFICE USE:ASSESSMENT: COMPETENT / NOT YET COMPETENTASSESSOR COMMENTS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………ASSESSOR’S NAME: ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………ASSESSOR’S SIGNATURE: …………………………………….…………………… DATE: ………………………………………. |

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e.g. Director Liu 2. To address based on professional qualification, which expresses respect to those being addressed. e.g. Lawyer Wang 3. To address based on educational qualifications. e.g. Dr. Zhang 4. To address based on professions. e.g. Teacher Chen If a person has no professional title, simply use “Mr.”, “Madam”, “Miss” plus the last name.

* Making an appointment:
Appointments are necessary, and, if possible, should be made between one-to-two months in advance, preferably in writing. Arrive at the appointment on time or slightly early. The Chinese view punctuality as a virtue. Provide the agenda first and reconfirm prior to meeting. Be aware that when their holidays and lunch time are and avoid making an appointment on those days or at those time, especially during the Chinese New Year and National Day.

* Eye contact and tone of voice:
Eye contact is a basic respect and manner. If you look at the other direction while talking to people, they will deem that you have no respect or are telling a lie. Don’t use exaggerate tone of voice while speaking but maintain regular intonation. Speak in short, simple, jargon-free sentences. Pause frequently.

* Formal introductions: 1. Addressing others: Seniority is valued in China. It is important to address your counterparts by their title (Chairman, Director, etc.). Find out who the most senior person in the room is and address them first. 2.

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