Stan Is Writing an E-Mail to a Supplier in China

question 11

Multiple Choice

Stan is writing an e-mail to a supplier in China to express his satisfaction with the latest shipment of machine parts his company has received. Which of the following sentences shows that Stan considers cultural differences when he sends a message?

• A)The parts we received last week fit our requirements to a T.
• B)We are very pleased with the parts we received last week.
• C)You hit one out of the ballpark with the order we received last week.
• D)We're good to go with the order we received last week.

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Definitions:

Weight Factor

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Support Department

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Raw Materials

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