作為商務(wù)英語溝通的重要組成部分之一——成功面對(duì)面溝通(Face-to-Face Communication)毫無疑問是最為直接、快捷的。然而,事實(shí)上,如何成功地與英美商業(yè)人士面對(duì)面溝通,對(duì)許多國內(nèi)商務(wù)人員來講仍是一大挑戰(zhàn)。即便是英文口語流利者,由于缺乏必要的溝通技巧,抑或不了解相關(guān)的背景知識(shí),也會(huì)常常導(dǎo)致溝通的失敗。筆者根據(jù)多年與英美商業(yè)人士打交道的經(jīng)驗(yàn)以及多年的理論研究,通過本文向讀者介紹了商務(wù)會(huì)面的具體過程,并分析了其中所涉及的功能句型、身體語言、文化差異以及其他注意事項(xiàng)。
溝通過程(Communication Process)
一些商業(yè)人士在與外籍生意伙伴打交道時(shí)由于不熟悉溝通的具體過程再加上英語語言能力又欠缺,見面后往往會(huì)不知所措、語無倫次,結(jié)果雙方都很尷尬,這樣顯然不利于商務(wù)合作。以下將一次完整的初次商務(wù)會(huì)面分解成八個(gè)部分,具體如下表:
opening
1. 打招呼(Greeting)
2. 介紹(Introduction)
3. 寒暄(Small talk)
Body來 4. 進(jìn)入正題(Getting down to business)
5. 業(yè)務(wù)洽談(Business talks)
6. 結(jié)束正題談話前過渡(Pre-closing the conversation)
Closing
7. 結(jié)束談話(Closing the conversation)
結(jié)束業(yè)務(wù)洽談后,東道主一般要感謝來訪者并表達(dá)將來再次見面或聯(lián)系的愿望,常見的表達(dá)如下:
感謝(Thanking)
A: Thank you for your help. B: I’m glad I could help.
A: I really appreciate your time. B: It’s my pleasure.
A: Thank you for your cooperation. B: You’re welcome.
展望未來(Looking forward)
A: I look forward to seeing you again. B: Me, too.
A: Have a good weekend/journey/holiday. B: You, too.
8. 再見(Farewell)
表達(dá)再見概念的用語較多,常見商務(wù)場(chǎng)合的表達(dá)如下:
A: Nice meeting you. Goodbye.
B: Nice talking to you too. Bye.
A: Speak to you soon.
B: Me, too.
A: Take care.
B: Cheers. (British way).
溝通過程(Communication Process)
一些商業(yè)人士在與外籍生意伙伴打交道時(shí)由于不熟悉溝通的具體過程再加上英語語言能力又欠缺,見面后往往會(huì)不知所措、語無倫次,結(jié)果雙方都很尷尬,這樣顯然不利于商務(wù)合作。以下將一次完整的初次商務(wù)會(huì)面分解成八個(gè)部分,具體如下表:
opening
1. 打招呼(Greeting)
2. 介紹(Introduction)
3. 寒暄(Small talk)
Body來 4. 進(jìn)入正題(Getting down to business)
5. 業(yè)務(wù)洽談(Business talks)
6. 結(jié)束正題談話前過渡(Pre-closing the conversation)
Closing
7. 結(jié)束談話(Closing the conversation)
結(jié)束業(yè)務(wù)洽談后,東道主一般要感謝來訪者并表達(dá)將來再次見面或聯(lián)系的愿望,常見的表達(dá)如下:
感謝(Thanking)
A: Thank you for your help. B: I’m glad I could help.
A: I really appreciate your time. B: It’s my pleasure.
A: Thank you for your cooperation. B: You’re welcome.
展望未來(Looking forward)
A: I look forward to seeing you again. B: Me, too.
A: Have a good weekend/journey/holiday. B: You, too.
8. 再見(Farewell)
表達(dá)再見概念的用語較多,常見商務(wù)場(chǎng)合的表達(dá)如下:
A: Nice meeting you. Goodbye.
B: Nice talking to you too. Bye.
A: Speak to you soon.
B: Me, too.
A: Take care.
B: Cheers. (British way).