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Englishtown Guide Number 4: How to impress your boss in 5 days

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• Monday Dress to impress! • Tuesday Convincing presentation English • Wednesday Professional Business Communication • Thursday Efficient email English • Friday English a boss loves to hear!

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So, you have decided to take your career to the next level? And now you’re looking for the smartest way to achieve that. There are no shortcuts in this world but there ARE some goodtips and advice that will help get you there faster! In this day and age as well as knowing how to behave in an International business environment is absolutely crucial. Our latest Englishtown guide offers you useful English phrases and important tips that will help you in any International business situation. Not to mention how they will impress your boss.

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MondayGetting dressed for success!
First impressions last. You want to be taken seriously and look good at work. Here are some universal business fashion tips that will help you start off on the right foot. MEN A man should dress formally for presentations or meetings with important clients and colleagues. A classically cut business suit is a safe bet. He should wear a long sleeved shirt and a discreetlypatterned tie, both of which should coordinate with the suit and not be too colorful. Shoes should be dark and well-polished, and accompanied by a belt of a matching color. A classic business look. WOMEN A good business look for a woman is a suit or a well tailored dress accompanied by a jacket. She should also wear hose and closed toe shoes. It is wise for the heel not to exceed one and a halfinches. You want to be able to move comfortably and confidently in front of clients or important colleagues. Makeup and accessories should tastefully coordinate with the rest of the outfit. The devil is in the detail...

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WHAT COLOR SHOULD I WEAR? Choose a color to suit your goals and ambition: • Black suggests authority and seriousness. It is a dignified choice thatannounces your presence, but can be intimidating if overused. • White symbolizes purity, cleanliness, and sophistication. It works well as a shirt. Women can pull it off as a suit, but men; steer clear! • Grey offers you a dignified and conservative authority. If it’s too light, you could end up looking a bit boring. • Navy Blue clothing demands respect. It also conveys a feeling of loyalty,integrity, and dependability. • Brown symbolizes reliability, and tends to make people feel comfortable. However, it could come across a bit too safe. • Pastels are soothing colors, signaling friendliness while discouraging aggression.

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Tuesday
Convincing presentation English
Being successful in the business world requires confidence. But when you’re doing businessin English it’s easy to sound and feel unsure. Getting the grammar and vocabulary right is tough enough! Even if you’re not sure of the words, you can still sound like you know what you’re talking about. The trick is in how you start you sentences. Prepare for your next meeting or presentation with the following phrases and see the difference! Starting a meeting/presentation • “The purpose ofthis meeting is…”

(“The purpose of this meeting is....”)
• “Thanks for joining me here today to discuss...” (“Thanks for joining me here today to discuss...”) Stating your opinion (positive or negative) • “I recommend/I think we should...” (“I recommend/I think we should...”) • “In my opinion we should...” (“In my opinion we should...”) • “I’m positive that/I really feel that…” (“I’m...