もかもなさんの おぼえた日記 - 2017年7月15日(土)

入門ビジネス英語 7/3

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It’s been two weeks now since you joined us. How do you find it comfortable, convenient, and very exciting.

I find it comfortable, convenient, and very exciting.

I’m glad to hear that.

Actually, I wanted to ask you about business practices in Singapore. Is there anything I should know?

I think there are a lot of similarities to Japanese customs. Politeness, modesty, saving face, and so on. But of course, there are differences, too.

I’m interested in hearing more about that.

business practices　 商習慣
similarity　 共通点

modesty　 謙虚、控えめ
save face　 顔を立てる、メンツを保つ


それについてもっと聞きたいです
I’m interested in hearing more about that.


Sounds interesting. Could you tell me more about that.


business practices　 商慣習
It’s important to understand local business practices.

save face 顔を立てる、メンツを保つ
Let’s try to save face for our client this time.


慣れるのに時間がかかると言いたい時

It’ll take some time to get used to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるにはしばらく時間がかかるでしょう

get used to~ ～に慣れる