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Hospitality, Communications, & Travel. Cultural Considerations. Goal is to agree on mutual understanding. Our Travel Guides. What did he say?. That project was quite a feather in your cap huh?. I am not wearing a cap. I don’t think I will be able to go to the other meeting today.
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Hospitality, Communications, & Travel Cultural Considerations
That project was quite a feather in your cap huh? I am not wearing a cap.
I don’t think I will be able to go to the other meeting today. There was a plethora of choices we could have made on that project.
Simple Present: They walk Present Perfect: They have walked Simple Past: They walked Past Perfect: They had walked Future: They will walk Future Perfect: They will have walked
Be aware that these words may be omitted by some: • am is are • was were • be being been • do does did • have has had • may must might
Kilee Plane leave 5 need a taxi I do not understand hotel paper. I left it for you. Anil Hilton room 122 United 5432 Atlanta
“So what is the big fuss over the Queen? Biggest mistake you guys ever made was joining the European Union. AVOID Politics Religion Sex Sports (caution) You do know what real football is right? Does anyone go to church there? Ask if you can Ask
Just Kidding You get it right?
A few more gestures. . . Thailand & India East & South Asia Thailand (but never China) do a slight bow with the palms pressed together in greeting give and receive name card with both hands do not face the sole (shoe / foot) at others
Traveling there: Get Krone, the Danish currency A lot of fish & veggies Most speak some English Hosting here: Invite them out for dinner or drink Offer shopping option Take them to events Denmark Jante Law, Sandemose Focus on fairness Discreet individualism & or talents/achievements Politeness matters Privacy highly valued Collaborative but do not interrupt them Non-conflict oriented Can seem dispassionate Dark or ironic humor Can be very direct
Female Guide Dietary Needs Alcohol Respect Questions Music Choice Don’t know? Ask
Google it US State Department CDC (necessary shots/health check) Grundfos colleagues Cultural Competency eLearning