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标题:Cultural Differences
正文: Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk", usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.
In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar value; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decision more quickly.

emphasize ['emfəsaiz] vt. 强调，着重
share [ʃεə] vt. 分享，分担；分配
vi. 分担；共享
n. 股份；份额
bear one’s share of 负担……部分
come in for a share分得一份
fall to sb.’s share归某人享有
for my share 至于我自己
lion’s share最大的一份
share and share alike 平均分配