BEP 149 – Praca w zespołach wielokulturowych (Część 1)

This is the first in a two-part Business English Pod series on working in multicultural teams.

W dzisiejszym świecie, it’s common to work with people from different cultures. And since effective business depends on clear communication, it’s important to consider different aspects of culture. Your colleagues may do business differently than you do. Więc, knowing more about intercultural communication can help your work go more smoothly and avoid any misunderstandings.

W tym odcinku, we’ll go over some points to consider for working in a multicultural team. We’ll look at general business culture, specific business customs, levels of formality, and local cultural awareness. And since food is often served in business settings, we’ll talk about that, zbyt.

We’ll be listening to, a manager at a biotechnology company based in the United States. Although Ming is originally from China, he has worked for many years at the head office in New York and is now heading to Brazil to manage a team of international researchers. W tym odcinku, Ming is preparing for his trip by talking to a colleague, Tanya, who lived and worked in Brazil for 3 lat.

Pytania do słuchania:

1. What has Ming heard about Curitiba?
2. What does Tanya say about relationships in Brazil?
3. What honorary title does Ming ask about?

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