Business English Introductions

Summary

In this transcript, Robert and Junichiro meet for the first time at a conference. They introduce themselves and share information about their respective companies. Robert works as a systems engineer for G and T Limited, a Brazilian company with offices across South America, Europe, and Asia. He is based in Germany but originally from Portugal. Junichiro, a marketing manager at Giant Corporation, an American company with offices in North and South America, works out of Houston, although he is from Osaka, Japan. The conversation highlights their diverse backgrounds and global company presence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Robert is a systems engineer at G&T Limited, a Brazilian company.
• 😀 G&T Limited has offices in South America, Europe, and Asia.
• 😀 Robert's head office is in São Paulo, Brazil, but he works from Germany.
• 😀 Robert is originally from Portugal.
• 😀 Junichiro is a marketing manager at Giant Corporation, an American company.
• 😀 Giant Corporation has offices in North and South America.
• 😀 Junichiro's head office is in New York, USA, and he works from Houston.
• 😀 Junichiro is originally from Osaka, Japan.
• 😀 Both Robert and Junichiro are from different countries and work in international companies.
• 😀 The interaction highlights the global nature of their companies and their diverse backgrounds.

Q & A

What is Robert's role in his company?

Robert is a systems engineer at G and T Limited.

Where is G and T Limited based, and where are its offices located?

G and T Limited is a Brazilian company with offices in South America, Europe, and Asia. Their head office is in São Paulo, Brazil.

Where does Robert work within G and T Limited, and where is he originally from?

Robert works in Germany but is originally from Portugal.

What is Junichiro's role at Giant Corporation?

Junichiro is a marketing manager at Giant Corporation.

Where is Giant Corporation based, and where are its offices located?

Giant Corporation is an American company with offices in both North and South America. Their head office is in New York.

Where does Junichiro work within Giant Corporation, and where is he originally from?

Junichiro works in Houston, but he is originally from Osaka, Japan.

What commonality is there between Robert's and Junichiro's work locations?

Both Robert and Junichiro work outside of their home countries—Robert is in Germany, and Junichiro is in the United States.

How does the global reach of both companies impact their employees?

Both companies have international offices, which likely provides their employees with the opportunity to work in diverse environments and interact with colleagues from different cultures.

Why might Robert's work in Germany offer a different experience compared to his home country, Brazil?

Working in Germany may offer Robert a different cultural and professional experience compared to Brazil, as Germany might have different work practices, language, and business customs.

How might Junichiro's Japanese background influence his marketing strategies in the US?

Junichiro's Japanese background could offer a unique perspective on marketing in the US, potentially combining insights from both cultures and bringing innovative approaches to his marketing strategies.