Do you know how to work with American people?
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- Q1"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" is a common American proverb. What does it mean?It's better to speak loudly than to speak quietly.In the U.S., your car is a big part of your identity and you should take good care of it.If you need something, it's important to be assertive, vocal, and persistent. You must ask for it directly and repeatedly until you get it.30s
- Q2Which is NOT a great way to begin small talk with an American colleague?"Hey, did you get stuck in that traffic jam this morning? It was incredible, wasn't it?""So what are you up to this weekend?""I love your tie! How much did it cost?"30s
- Q3In the U.S., how can you tell if a 25 year old person has truly "grown up" and is mature?He doesn't rely on anyone for money, doesn't live at home with his parents, and he makes his own decisions.He listens to advice from others.He visits his family often and stays in touch.30s
- Q4When you meet an American, what will he or she want to learn about you first?What you do for a career.What your religion is.Who your parents are, the family name, what social class you come from.30s
- Q5What kind of success is most respected in the United States?Inheriting money from family and maintaining the upper class status and a good reputation for the family name.Winning the lottery and giving the money away to people who need it in the community."Rags to riches" story where someone is born into a hard financial situation and becomes successful through hard work and dedication.30s
- Q6Your American colleague sometimes disagrees with your manager about strategy at meetings and offers his own ideas. What do other American colleagues think about this?They think he is self-centered and not a team player.They think he is at risk of losing his job because he challenges the boss.They think he is creative and they respect his confidence and his ability to speak his mind.30s
- Q7If there is a disagreement between two American colleagues, what is the most important thing to do?Stick to the facts and figure out who is correct, even if that means that one person will lose credibility in front of other colleagues.Save face (reputation) by not saying that anyone is wrong.Let someone with more authority decide who is correct.30s
- Q8What trait is most valued in the U.S. workplace?Humility and downplaying your accomplishments.Being respectful of supervisors and knowing one's place in the company hierarchy.Creativity and hard work.30s
- Q9You have been asked to lead a meeting between two departments in your company. This is the first time the two groups have met. What is the most important thing for you to do?Allow colleagues to spend time building their professional relationships before starting meeting tasks.Leave a little bit of time for small talk then stick to the agenda and finish the meeting on time so that you don't waste anyone's time.Introduce everyone properly with their correct names, titles, and positions in the company. Make sure that people know who the leaders are.30s