Business English and Cultural Awareness Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from business English lecture notes covering meeting procedures, job applications, and cultural awareness in professional settings.

figure

number or numerical value

give sb a presentation

present information formally

go along with

agree with something

head

side of a coin with the main image

hold a meeting

organize and conduct a gathering

include

contain as part of something

incorrect

not accurate or right

minutes

official written record of a meeting

move on

proceed to next topic

objective

planned goal

office assistant

worker supporting administrative tasks

perception

way something is understood or viewed

reach the agreement

successfully agree on terms

relevant

directly connected with the topic

run the meeting

manage and control a discussion

schedule

planned timetable of activities

see sb's point

understand another person's opinion

tail

opposite side of a coin

take minutes

record what is said at a meeting

toss

throw lightly into the air

welcome

greet someone politely

wheel

circular object rotating on an axle

appear

become visible or seem to be

applicant

person applying for a job

experience

knowledge gained through work or practice

personal quality

positive characteristic of someone's personality

target reader

intended audience of a written text

adaptability

the ability to change to suit new conditions

attitude

the way someone thinks or feels about something

attribute

a quality or characteristic of someone or something

behaviour

the way a person acts or conducts themselves

body language

movements and positions of the body that express thoughts or feelings

business etiquette

accepted rules of polite behaviour in professional settings

common

happening often or shared by many people

corporate culture

the shared values, beliefs, and behaviours within a company

cross-cultural intelligence

the ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds

crucial

extremely important

cuisine

a style of cooking typical of a particular country or region

cultural differences

distinctions in values, behaviours, and traditions between societies

cultural intelligence

the ability to understand and adapt to different cultural