跨文化交际实训Chapter 6 Business Etiquette Social Customs.pptVIP

Comprehension Questions 1. What are the guidelines when trying to dress for success? V. Social Customs 社会习俗  Punctuality 守时 Invitations 邀请 Invitation Timing 邀请的时间 1.Six to eight months before an important seminar to which out-of-town executives are invited. 2. Four to six months before an important dinner to which out-of-town guests are invited. 3. Three to five weeks before a luncheon. V. Social Customs 社会习俗  4. Four weeks before an evening reception. 5. Two to four weeks before a breakfast for a large group. 6. Two to four weeks before a cocktail party. 7. Two to three weeks before a tea party. V. Social Customs 社会习俗  Invitation Format 邀请信的内容安排 1. Company logo or symbol (at the top or bottom of the invitation) 2. Names of the host 3. Nature of the party: state whether the event is for breakfast, luncheon, or dinner, a cocktail party or some other occasion. 4. Purpose of the party: such as to introduce someone or a new product, to honor a retiree, or to celebrate an occasion or another festive event. V. Social Customs 社会习俗  5. Date and time 6. Place 7. Where to RSVP: the RSVP address or phone number is in the bottom left-hand corner of the invitation. 8. Special instructions: across from the RSVP address are any special instructions such as attire, parking instructions, where the event will be held in case of rain, and so on. V. Social Customs 社会习俗  Responding to an Invitation 对邀请做出回复 1. Either use the address or phone number printed in the lower left corner of the invitation or return the RSVP card sent with the invitation. 2. If a Please reply by a given date is included in the invitation, be considerate enough to reply by that date. 3. If the words Regrets only are printed in the lower left corner of the invitation, you need only notify the host if you will not be able to attend. If your host