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Entertainment and hospitality
Alexandra Adler continues her seminar on cross-cultural issues.
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Entertaining and
hospitality vary a lot in different cultures.
In Alphaland, entertaining is important. There are long
business lunches
in restaurants, where deals are discussed. Professional and private life are
separate, and clients are never invited home.
In Betatania, evenings are spent drinking and singing in bars with
colleagues and clients.
In Gammana, lunch can be important, but less so than in Alphaland.
Important contacts may be invited to dinner at home.
Corporate
hospitality is a big industry, with clients invited to big sports events.
In Deltatonia, restaurants are rare outside the capital. Some entertainment
takes place when important clients are invited to people's houses for
dinner, or go sailing or to country houses for the weekend, etc.’
1.
How about a trip out tomorrow afternoon? We could see some horse racing and
have a glass of champagne.
2.
Do come out with us this evening! I know some great bars. How's your singing?
3.
What are you doing this weekend? You could come to our summer cottage.
You'll meet my family and we can take the boat out.
4.
Let's get out of the office to discuss the deal. I know a nice restaurant near here,
with some very good local dishes.
3. a) Read the continuation of Mr. Adler’s seminar on cross-cultural issues
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