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Understanding Computers Ch. 11 Lecture Eight Cross-Cultural Communication Overview This lecture covers: Unit Thirteen: Meeting the Boss Unit Fourteen: Social Occasions Supplementary readings Assignments Unit Thirteen: Conversations I (Liulin makes a request.) Liulin: Excuse me ,sir. Boss: Yes, Miss Liu. Liulin: Im still using that old portable typewriter, the one you got for me when my other typewriter was stolen. Boss: Yes, of course. We must do something about that. Liulin: Yes, sir. May I have a new electric typewriter, please? Boss: Yes, you may. Do you have one in mind? Liulin: Yes, sir. What about getting the Facit 1830? Conversation II (In the Marketing Department there is a suggestions box into which the staff from the department are encouraged to put their suggestions for improving efficiency. It is one of Tinas jobs to check the box and to report to Mr. Howard. Today, Tina has decided to look at the suggestions that have been made during the last month.) Tina: Mr. Howard, are you busy? Mr. Howard: As usual, but what can I do for you? Tina: Ive just opened the suggestion box, and I wanted to have a word with you about some of the suggestions. Mr. Howard: OK. Tina: The first one is about the morning tea break. At present its at 11:30。 Mr. Howard: Well, and what do you think? Tina: I think we should have it a bit earlier, if thats OK. Mr. Howard: I have no objection at all. Tina: Good. The second one is about the printer. Mr. Howard: Another complaint about the noise? Tina: Afraid so. Mr. Howard: Well, we cant replace it. But it might be a good idea to fit better cover so that it isnt as noisy. Conversation II Tina: OK, Ill investigate. The next one says What about having a non-smoking office? Mr. Howard: A nice idea, but unfortunately unrealistic with so many people working in the same office. But why dont you talk informally to the office staff and see if the smokers can agree to smoke outside the office or something? Tina: OK, Ill do that. The ne