English for Socializing
12 x 90-Minute Module
Globalization is putting high demands on executives in order to succeed in business.
More than 50% of all strategic alliances and joint ventures fail because of a lack of intercultural competence - an expensive issue!
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Greeting visitors, introductions and small talk Getting to know each other – developing a conversation Daily greetings Saying good bye and good wishes |
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Face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing – formal or informal? Accepting and turning down invitations The right conversation – active listening, taboo topics |
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Eating out - arranging a time and place Thanking, compliments, showing appreciation The menu – describing dishes – German - English |
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Entertaining and gift giving around the world |
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Letters and phrases for all occasions – birthdays, Christmas, promotions, getting married, condolences, etc. |
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What you should (not) say and write |