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Unit 13

Esta unidad ofrece vocabulario y ejercicios para Unit 13, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd)

Unit 13, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd) Ejercicios y tarjetas didácticas

Lista de palabras para Unit 13, Business Result Upper-Intermediate (2nd)

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

accepting

to take something that someone offers you, or to agree to do something that someone asks you to do

Other cultures are more accepting of change

adjust

to gradually become familiar with a new situation

How do you help them adjust to working in the local culture?

after that

when a particular event or time has happened, or when someone has done something

After that I was a lot more careful about what I asked my team to do

all in all

used to show that you are considering every part of a situation

All in all it was a difficult situation

as time went by

is used to talk about something that changes gradually

As time went by, I noticed that things weren't being done

at first

used to talk about the beginning of a situation, especially when it is different now

At first I thought it might be a language problem

aware

if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists

We aim to help people be more aware of the culture they are going to

be used to

to have experienced something so that it no longer seems surprising, difficult, strange etc

Obviously he was used to doing things his way

cautious

careful to avoid danger or risks

Some cultures, especially those with a long history, are quite cautious

collectivist

relating to the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it

In more collectivist cultures, a self-centred approach is discouraged

come about

to happen, especially in a way that is not planned

It all came about because of a chance meeting

commence

to begin or to start something

Guests should wait before drinking – their host will indicate when drinking can commence

despite

used to say that something happens or is true even though something else might have prevented it

They signed the contract despite having a number of reservations

disappointed

unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because someone or something was not as good as you expected

I was extremely disappointed by the hotel we stayed in

egalitarian

based on the belief that everyone is equal and should have equal rights

They are moving towards a more democratic and egalitarian society

familiar

someone or something that is familiar is well-known to you and easy to recognize

He was familiar with the country and how things worked

faux pas

an embarrassing mistake in a social situation

Blowing your nose on a train is a cultural faux pas in Japan

formal

formal behaviour is very polite, and is used in official or important situations, or with people you do not know well

Employees have a formal relationship with their manager

guess

to try to answer a question or form an opinion when you are not sure whether you will be correct

You'll never guess what I heard

hierarchical

if a system, organization etc is hierarchical, people or things are divided into levels of importance

Some cultures are hierarchical with a caste or class system

in the end

after a period of time, or after everything has been done

In the end, it was Tony who got the contract

individualistic

someone who does things in their own way and has different opinions from most other people

Freedom of speech is important in individualistic cultures

informed

having a lot of knowledge or information about a particular subject or situation

You need to be informed about the culture you're working in

it seems (that)

if something seems to be true, there are things that make people think it is true

It seems that none of them wanted to question an authority figure

liberal

willing to understand and respect other people's ideas, opinions, and feelings

Other cultures, like Denmark, are more liberal and egalitarian

luckily

used to say that it is good that something happened or was done because if it had not, the situation would be unpleasant or difficult

Luckily I'd reserved a seat as the train was very busy

nonsense

ideas, opinions, statements etc that are not true or that seem very stupid

That sounds like complete nonsense to me

open

not closed, so that things, people, air etc can go in and out or be put in and out

They are more open to new ideas

respectful

feeling or showing respect

The employees are very respectful of authority and seniority

rumour has it

used when you are reporting what people say or what a story says

Well, rumour has it he's planning to produce wine

sales pitch

the things that someone says when they are trying to persuade you to buy something

A good story is a well-delivered sales pitch

sensitive

able to understand other people's feelings and problems

We talk about any issues that people are sensitive about

surprise

to make someone feel surprised

It really surprised me but it worked

the latest

the most recent or newest thing

Did you hear the latest about Sandra and Leroy?

the reason being

why something happens, or why someone does something

He's resigned, the reason being he got a better offer

tolerant

allowing people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them

You need to be tolerant of different customs

understandable

understandable behaviour, reactions etc seem normal and reasonable because of the situation you are in

I think his reaction was understandable given the circumstances

what's more

used to add more information that emphasizes what you are saying

And what's more, he has to go back as he'd forgotten his phone

word-of-mouth

when people hear about something from their friends, people they work with etc

It's a word-of-mouth recommendation from one satisfied customer to another

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