In Conversation with a Korean Businessperson Who Speaks English Fairly

question 96

Multiple Choice

In conversation with a Korean businessperson who speaks English fairly well, Meaghan discovers that much of what she has just said was not understood by the Korean. As she continues the conversation, what should Meaghan do?

• A)She should speak more slowly and loudly.
• B)She should discontinue the conversation until an interpreter can be found.
• C)She should keep a stern, unsmiling face to show she's serious about the conversation.
• D)She should accept blame for the misunderstanding and use simpler language.

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