Friday, May 12, 2006

American English Business Communication
My first question to you is this: What frustrates you about your work relationships with Americans? In other words, what makes you feel alienated or 'not part of the group'? Thank you in advance for your responses. Maria www.americanculturecoach.com

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

How Important is American English Business Communication?

Welcome! My name is Maria Sortino Gillette. I have created this blog to open a discussion about using American English for successful business communication with Americans. In order to be successful, we need to have good business relationships with people. But, as we also know, maintaining these relationships can be challenging, especially if English is not your first language and you did not grow up in the United States. You may wonder how you can better communicate with your American colleagues or partners. You may need to build your skills in language or communication, or both. You may also need to learn a little about American ways of business. What are some of your questions? I'm happy to answer them. I look forward to sharing ideas with you. Respectfully, Maria Sortino Gillette. And my website is www.americanculturecoach.com.