Cross Cultural Business PresentationsWithin the business environment, understanding and coping with intercultural differences between people is critical to ensuring that interpersonal communication is successful.I. Language— Be careful when it comes to slang,【T1】_____ or phrases【T1】______— Try and keep language simpleII. Body Language— Different perception of body languageA. Some cultures will【T2】_____ hand gestures and body languages【T2】______B. Some expect speakers to be less【T3】_____【T3】______— The use of gesturesA. Thumb up: different meanings in US and IranB.【T4】_____【T4】______— a sign of sincerity vs. an invasion of privacyIII. Time— Some cultures prefer a(n)【T5】_____, timetabled approach【T5】______e.g. being late is negative— Some are more【T6】_____【T6】______e.g. a start time is only a guideIV. Emotions— Expect certain amount of【T7】_____ or scrutiny【T7】______— Never get【T8】_____, show frustration or display anger【T8】______V. Style of Presentation— Europeans: prefer information to be presented【T9】_____【T9】______— The US: prefers a much【T10】_____presentation【T10】______that is bottom-line orientatedVI.【T11】______【T11】______— Some countries may not have the technical capabilities— Some cultures prefer words and personality to a(n)【T12】_____ element【T12】______in presentationsVII. Content— Long term orientated cultures: excited about【T13】_____and figures【T13】______— Other cultures: focus on【T14】_____, accomplishments and experience【T14】______VIII. Audience Participation— Some cultures are willing to participate in exercises and Q&A sessions— Audiences show respect in many ways- Japanese: close their eyes while listening- American:【T15】_____ when a good point is made【T15】______- Saudi: do nothing at all【T15】