People value closeness and friendliness. It is appropriate to stand close to a business contact or a colleague and frequently touch his/her arm while talking.
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- How long should a person maintain eye contact with his or her audience while talking?
- With respect to body language and gestures, ____________ A: Asian people are not used to any physical contact apart from a handshake. B: it is acceptable to touch and stand close to another person in Britain. C: standing close together during conversation is a taboo in Arab. D: ody language in the United States is less casual.
- We take the pleasure of writing to ( )you in the hope of doing business with you( ). A: contact with, in this line B: contact , in this line C: get in touch ,on this line of business D: get touch, within line of business
- U2# Which is not appropriate when greeting each other in a business meeting? A: People should use expressions like "How is it going?" when speaking to each other. B: Addressing someone by his or her title, such as "Sir", "Madam", "Doctor", or "Professor". C: Don't forget eye contact when shaking hands and smiling to each other. D: People should wear formal clothes for a business meeting.
- When talking on the phone with a potential employer or other business contact, it’s okay for me to put them on hold while I answer another phone call.