Discussion

Answer these questions:

1. "53 percent of British executives thought telecommuting would become common." What is telecommuting?

2. What are some advantages of telecommuting for workers?

3. What are some disadvantages?

Role play

Work in pairs. You are two business executives from different companies in the same city and you need to meet to discuss a possible business deal. Telephone or email each other to arrange a suitable meeting. Arrange the date, time and place (choose somewhere in your city).

Planning

1. Work in small groups and discuss these questions:

Why do food and business often go together?

What kinds of food and drink may be suitable or unsuitable for business meetings?

2. Now design a meal for an important business lunch for 10 people. 3 of them are from your company and the rest are from two other companies. One of these companies is from your country, the other is from a different country (choose which one).

What kind of food and drink would you choose for the lunch? Why did you choose these items?