Working Abroad: Status

Intermediate Business English Resource



An individual`s status can change from culture to culture. Learn how status can change in a different culture and explore some examples of these differences.
Cost: Free
Format: Reference, Activity
Skills: Vocabulary, Listening
Target Age: Adult
Date Added: 2007-06-06
Last Updated: 2007-06-20 00:00:00

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Chris`s ExperienceListen to Chris, who has a high-status job, talk about the differences between his home country, Germany, and Britain where attitudes are more relaxed. In the second part, listen to a discussion touching on why Britain has relaxed attitudes towards statu
Maralde`s ExperienceListen to Maralde talk about how titles like Mr, Dr, or Professor are used in different countries. Where do people put more emphasis on formal titles? In the second part, listen to a discussion about the different sorts of titles and their importance in
Adam`s ExperienceListen to Adam talk about how England is different from his home country. Listen for the advantages that he has discovered. In the second part, hear some reasons for why the differences between England and Adam`s home country.
Frederico`s ExperienceListen to a businessman`s perspective on his status in two seperate work environments. Then, in the second part, listen to a commentary on Frederico`s thoughts.
Tips and LinksListen to this summary of the lessons on status and think about the correct way to address people in different situations.


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