Meeting People from Germany 英文作业：接待德国人.doc

Meeting People from Germany Introduction: I am working in a car factory in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. My factory will receive a 6-person delegation which consists of three men and three women from Germany for one week. They come from one of the biggest car company of the world --- Benz, and I will be their translator and arrange their stay. Preparation: First of all, I will send an E-mail to the manager of this delegation half month before their coming. In the E-mail, I will: First I will welcome them, and tell them what we have prepared for them in the hotel, such as air-conditioner, washing machine, and Internet. I will ask them which kind of room they like: single rooms, double rooms, or suites. The weather here in Guangzhou is also should be told to them. Second, I will ask them what else or something special they need us to prepare. For example, if somebody has an allergy reaction to pollen, woof, walnuts, peanuts, or seafood, I should prepare a room or a meal that without that thing. Third, I will confirm some information about all guests: their religion beliefs, taboos, hobbies, and habits. Moreover, he German thought process is extremely thorough, with each aspect of a project being examined in great detail. I will enclose a plan with the E-mail, and ask for their advice. The plan should meet their arrival and leaving time，and supply a need of a balance between work and leisure. If they think the plan is not arranged well, I can amend it in time, After I received the reply E-mail, I will improve some details of the preparation. In Germany, more than 60% of the Germans are Christians, so they generally think that the number 13 means unlucky, so I can’t arrange the 13th floor, room, or table for them. Friday also a day under Christian taboo, so I won’t arrange any important meeting in Friday. Germans like cornflower, they regard it as national flower, so I may put some cornflowers in their room. I should prepare an English menu, which includes the