To overcome a fear of asking questions in meetings, you first need to believe that asking questions will add value to the meeting. Many people avoid asking questions because they are afraid of looking foolish or holding everyone up. In…
Interruptions will inevitably be part of your international business calls, and many non-native speakers respond by either trailing off or speaking more loudly to override the interruption. Both ways cause a break in the flow of information and decrease overall…
I. Opening conversation / small talk Do you think that it’s ok to omit the opening conversation in English? Even if you are in a rush, it’s still best to avoid doing so. When you’re in business, English is a…
The first sentence of a meeting holds an unusually high amount of influence, and therefore is often a source of panic for beginners. It sets the tone, shows that you prepared, and immediately conveys whether or not you’re qualified to…
