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Here are five ways to help your international business contacts avoid misunderstandings that could cost you dearly. Assuming you’re a Briton, American or another native English speaker (NES), imagine you are holding a video conference with half a dozen proficient non-native English speakers (NNES), say some departmental managers of a manufacturing firm in Spain. Because... Continue Reading →
There are quite a few towns behind the names of famous… ‘stuff’. (the now-renamed) Asbestos in Canada or Balaklava in Ukraine are two examples. Some of these quirky towns really are the centre of the universe for fans of the ‘thing’ and, in this article, we find out about five of these towns, the connections... Continue Reading →
In this spoof piece, we take a look at some of Amazon’s most hilarious product reviews. (growtraffic.com) Amazon, that Aladdin’s Cave; a Santa’s grotto of goodies for all ages, selling over 12 million products and eliminating yet another reason to change out of our pyjama bottoms to leave the house. But Amazon has been guilty... Continue Reading →
Read about these 10 jaw-dropping facts that show just what massive proportions the Blue Whale has. Whales are amazing creatures which inspire awe, fear and respect due to their sheer size. As marine creatures that reside in either the depths or the poles, humans knew very little about whales over the course of history; many... Continue Reading →
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