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    Business Free Talk


    Chapter 7 Business Contacts

    Lesson 33 Business Dinner


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    OUTLINE

    1 2 3
    Expressions Discussion Further Reading
    Useful expressions under Questions for you to discuss An article for you to read
    this topic for your reference. freely with your teacher. after class.

    2
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    8mins

    1
    Expressions
    Useful expressions about business dinner.
    You can refer to them to provoke your
    thoughts in the Discussion part.

    3
    1 Expressions Glossary
    (suggested time: 8mins)
    napkin 餐巾 chopsticks 筷子
    Why not take your client out for an enjoyable dinner? reservation 预约 order 点菜
    In this part, you are going to study and practice some toast 祝酒 chew 咀嚼
    expressions and sentences about business dinner. bill 账单 go Dutch AA制
    table manners 餐桌礼仪

    In Sentences
    • They didn't have chopsticks, and I knew nothing about
    how to use a fork and knife.
    • Make a reservation or you may have to wait in the lobby.
    • In China, generally the host* is expected to pay the bill.
    Chinese people seldom go Dutch.
    • A dinner can be a great opportunity to get to know your
    business partners and build relationships.
    4
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    15mins

    2
    Discussion
    Discuss questions about business dinner.
    Use your experience and imagination to talk
    about them with your teacher.

    5
    2 Discussion Discuss these questions in detail with your
    teacher. Give reasons and explanations for your
    (suggested time: 15mins)
    opinion and speak as much as possible. You can
    use words you learnt in Expressions to help you.
    Q1. Have you ever had dinner with your clients/co-workers?
    How was the dinner? Was it formal or informal?

    Q2. You are going to invite an important client to dinner. What


    preparation work should you do in advance to make the
    dinner go smoothly*? (Hint: reservation, menu, payment, etc.)

    Q3. How much do you know about table manners? Do you know
    how to use/put knives, forks and napkins? How is the dining
    etiquette* in the West different from that in China?

    Q4. Business dinners in China are so important that, many people


    make a deal* at the dinner table. How do you think of that?
    Is that good or bad for Chinese companies to go global and do business with foreign partners?

    6
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    After
    class

    3
    Further Reading
    An article about things you should do for a
    business dinner. You can read it after class
    if you are interested.

    7
    3 Further Reading
    • Research your dining companions.
    5 Ingredients To Take time to read up on your guests using online search tools or LinkedIn. If you know the business
    A Successful and personal backgrounds of your guests, including personal interests and hobbies, you can use
    Business Dinner the information to help build your relationship.

    • Arrive early.
    • companion
    Getting to the restaurant ahead of your guests can help ensure that the dinner goes smoothly.
    /kəmˈpænjən/
    n. 同伴
    • Prepay the bill.
    • smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
    Seeing the bill arrive can be awkward for your business guests even though they aren't expected to
    adv. 顺利地
    pay.
    • awkward /ˈɑːkwɚd/
    adj. 尴尬的
    • Respect the wait staff.
    • affect /əˈfekt/
    How you communicate with restaurant staff can affect your business relationship by changing the
    v. 影响
    way your guests feel about you. So don't lose your cool even if dishes or service are not up to par.
    • be up to par /pɑːr/
    达到标准
    • Be sure to follow-up on the dinner conversation.
    • track down /træ k/
    追踪，追查
    Take note of what you may need to do post-dinner and be sure to follow through on any requests
    from your guests, such as making introductions to third parties or tracking down information.
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