Your Friend, George, Has an Opportunity to Take an Overseas

question 16

Multiple Choice

Your friend, George, has an opportunity to take an overseas assignment for his organization.He's single and likes to travel.The only problem he sees is that he does not speak the language well.What do you tell him?

• A)Don't worry.Everyone speaks English.
• B)Don't go.You won't be able to work there or live there.
• C)Get a good interpreter who understands your business.Learn some social phrases and try to communicate in the local language.
• D)Stay in the United States until you are fluent in the language.
• E)Take Richard, our old roommate, along.His grandmother was born there.He knows the language and the culture and you two would have a great time.

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