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Business Venture 1 Unit 1 First Meeting Part 1 Discussion In your country, when business people meet for the first time, what do they usually do? Put ticks or crosses in the boxes to show your answers: ∨∨ = usually ∨ = sometimes × = not usually ×× = never They exchange business cards. They shake hands. They bow to each other. They talk about a neutral subject (such as the weather) before getting down to business. They get down to business right away. One offers the other a cigarette. They have a drink together. They have a meal together. Part 2 Listening Listen to two conversations where people are meeting for the first time. Tick the questions you hear. Conversation 1 -How are you? -Did you have a good journey? -Did you have any difficulty finding the office? -Is this your first visit to Paris? -Would you like something to eat? Conversation 2 -How’s it going? -How was your journey? -Did you manage to find us all right? -Have been here before? -Have you had lunch?  Part 3 Work in Pairs What other questions can you think of for the situation of meeting people for the first time. Look at these phrases which you can use when meeting someone on business. Highlight the phrases you want to remember. Host/Receptionist Good morning. Are you …? Hello, Mr./Mrs./Ms. …, my name’s …. Pleased to meet you. Mr./Mrs./Ms. …will be back in a few minutes. Would you like to sit down? Can I take your coat? Can I get you something to drink? Would you like some coffee or tea? How do you like your coffee? Visitor Good morning, yes, I’m …. I have an appointment with Mr./Mrs./Ms. … Nice to meet you,… Do call me… Thank you. That’s very kind of you. Coffee would be nice, please. Black/white please, no sugar/two sugars.  You are Kim Wilson. What can you say to Mr. Jones in this conversation? Communicate the ideas in each line. Write your exact words in the blanks, using some of the phrases above. You: Oh, good afternoon, are you Mr. Jones? Jones: Yes, good afternoon. I’m here to