Accommodate" (verb) means to have or provide enough space for a group of people or things. "Accommodate" can also mean to try to do what someone wants or to provide what someone needs. "Accommodate" is used with an object. Other forms include "accommodating" (adjective) and "accommodations" (noun).
"Reservations" (noun) are feelings of doubt or concern that you have when you don't completely agree with a plan, suggestion, or idea. "Reservations" is always plural, except in the expression "without reservation."
"Put forward" (phrasal verb) means to introduce a plan or an idea for discussion. "Put forward" is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object. It can also be followed by "that + S + V."
"Be out of the question" (verb phrase) means to be not possible or not allowed. If something is "out of the question" it is completely impossible and should not even be considered.
"Gradual" (adjective) means happening or changing slowly over a long period of time.
"Head back" (phrasal verb) means to start to return to a place. "Head back" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object. It can be followed by "to" and the name of a place.
"Feel free" (expression) is used to invite people to do something. It is used to tell people that they are welcome to do something. "Feel free" is usually followed by an infinitive.
"Suffer" (verb) means to experience pain. It can also mean to experience the negative effects of a bad situation or circumstance. "Suffer" can be used with or without an object.
Working with the French
It is virtually impossible to take, say, American or British corporate culture and impose it on the French. Individuality, cultural values and a certain sense of superiority will always win through in the end. Having said this, the French are creative, expressive, passionate and committed to quality. A successful working relationship is simply a matter of understanding the French mentality.
French society and business have a strong hierarchy and autocratic leadership style. The French do not appreciate enforced teams, but will gravitate towards teamwork naturally if everybody has a role and a sense that their individuality is being respected.
French companies often surprise cultures that have short-term goals and are profit-orientated with the time they will spend socialising, bonding and enjoying lively debate in meetings. All of these are regarded as important parts of the business process.
原帖由 上海农民 于 2008-5-6 13:05 发表
When you've taken a long lunch break and you're ready to return to the office, you tell your colleague that you want to __________.
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