Choose the correct option
From my experience as a partner, I can say they usually ________________________, especially when it comes to delivery timelines.
deliver on their promises / stay ahead of the competition / adopt a slower pace
deliver on their promises
When we collaborated, they were willing to _______ their product to our needs, which made the partnership smoother.
tailor/adapt
A market outsider, enjoyed by noone
A beloved brand
Straightforward, clear
Blunt, unambiguos
Try not to show real emotions and hide feelings in case of a challenging situation.
save face
I claim that MasloTOM _________________ its brand’s identity and values through consistent packaging and messaging.
adopts / reinforces / applies
reinforces
In one project, speed seemed to take __________ over product testing, which led to a few issues.
precedence
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Implicit, unambiguos
Having no time limitations
Without time constraints
Noticing and interpreting small, non-verbal, or indirect signals — such as body language, tone of voice, or context — that reveal a person's true feelings or intentions.
picking up on subtle cues
As a retailer, I’ve noticed that MasloTOM tries hard to ____________ the competition, although not all new ideas work equally well.
cater to / anticipate / stay ahead of
stay ahead of
Based on my experience, I tend to favour a _________ approach when working with new suppliers like MasloTOM.
cautious/risk-averse
Beat around the bush, talk vaguely
Get straight to the point
A deadline, important period of time
A specific time frame
Discovering a meaning that is implied rather than explicitly stated.
reading between the lines
From what I see, their products generally meet ____________ their target audience, especially among health-conscious buyers.
emotional connection with / the desires of / a slower pace among
the desires of
Working with them helped me gain __________ into how small food brands operate in a competitive local market.
insight
Not to care about something much
Place great importance on something
Leverage needs that haven't been addressed yet
Capitalize on unmet needs
To be the most crucial, central, or fundamental part of something.
lie at the heart of something
As a partner, I felt they sometimes ________________ when making decisions about new product lines. I wish they would be more proactive.
apply pressure / adopt a slower pace / anticipate changes
adopt a slower pace
When I first started working with them, I hoped the partnership would fulfill my ____________ of building a long-term collaboration.
aspirations
Handle something with a stigma, bias, fixed ideas
Approach something with an open mind
Opposing viewpoints, values, or beliefs meet, resulting in conflict
Attitudes collide
Actively trying to reach a general agreement or common understanding among a group of people.
seeking consensus