You Have Completed an Important Presentation to Several Japanese Executives

question 19

Multiple Choice

You have completed an important presentation to several Japanese executives regarding a proposed partnership between your British company and their Japanese firm.Your presentation is greeted by a long silence with the Japanese executives continuing to look at you.This silence probably means that the Japanese executives:

• A)are waiting for formal confirmation that you have completed your presentation.
• B)disagree with your proposal and can't think of a polite way of telling you about their rejection.
• C)are trying to intimidate you in order to gain the advantage during the negotiation stage.
• D)are so overjoyed by the proposal that they are speechless.
• E)are contemplating what you have just said and are showing respect for your presentation.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

The front part of the brain's cerebral hemispheres, involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often referring to systems with multiple interrelated components.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerves in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Staying Awake

The state of remaining conscious and alert, refraining from sleep.