Workplace Greeting Etiquette Training

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You work at an international logistics firm and your team will soon host a delegation from overseas. You noticed some colleagues are unsure about formal greeting customs, such as bowing etiquette and exchanging business cards properly. Write an email to your training manager, Ms Patel.

Explain why the team needs a short briefing on greeting customs.
Suggest two specific greeting topics the session should cover.
Ask when the training can be scheduled before the visitors arrive.

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Community Greeting Exhibition Proposal

You are volunteering at a local community centre that is hosting a multicultural festival next month. You want to organise an interactive display showing traditional greeting customs from different parts of the world, such as hand gestures and formal phrases. Write an email to the event coordinator, Mr Evans.

Describe your idea for the greeting customs display.
Explain how this activity will benefit visitors at the festival.
Request permission and table space for the setup.

Office Welcome Etiquette Guide

You are mentoring a new intern who recently moved from abroad to join your office. You noticed the intern found some informal office greeting habits unfamiliar and slightly confusing. Write an email to your team supervisor, David.

Mention a greeting habit that the new intern found confusing.
Suggest creating a simple etiquette guide for future international recruits.
Ask for time to discuss your proposal at the next team meeting.

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