Reading comprehension
Business Attire
Business Attire
1. What factors affect business attire in the United States?
Business attire in the United States depends on several factors, including location, industry, company culture, and a person’s role in the company.
What roles do women have in the American workplace?
Women in the American workplace have important roles as leaders in business, education, and government, and they are treated as equals to men.
Top synonyms for __________ include formal, stylish, elegant, fancy, and chic.
Top synonyms for dressy include formal, stylish, elegant, fancy, and chic.
Clue: Find a phrase that contrasts with rude behavior.
Answer: “Beyond appearance, courteous behavior is essential.”
If you want to make a good impression, it’s better to play it safe at the beginning.
→ Find the expression in the passage: ___________
2. Why should a person begin with conservative clothing?
A person should begin with conservative clothing to show respect and professionalism until they understand how others in the workplace dress.
Why is the title “Ms.” often used?
The title “Ms.” is often used because it is respectful and does not show a woman’s marital status.
Clue: Find a synonym for main.
Answer: “Furthermore, it is incorrect to assume that a working woman is no longer the primary caregiver in her family
The most direct antonyms for ______ are rude, discourteous, and ill-mannered.
The most direct antonyms for polite are rude, impolite, discourteous, and ill-mannered.
Likewise, using polite phrases like "Excuse me" or "Pardon me" is important when
interrupting, passing closely by someone, or sneezing
You can always dress down after you understand the company culture.
→ Find the expression in the passage: __________________________
dress down → become more casual later
3. What clothing is considered inappropriate for women in office settings?
Clothing such as low-cut tops, short skirts, tight-fitting clothes, and flashy or noisy jewelry is considered inappropriate for women in office settings.
7. What does the passage say about women and family responsibilities?
The passage says that working women can still be primary caregivers in their families while also managing responsibilities at work.
as in whatever
in spite of everything
Saying "please" and "thank you" is expected in all professional interactions, regardless of a person’s position or status.
The primary antonyms for ________ are familiar, normal, ordinary, common, and usual.
The primary antonyms for strange are familiar, normal, ordinary, common, and usual.
"In my country, that would be a strange question."
Good communication is important, not just how you look — it’s not all about looks.
→ Find the expression in the passage: __________________________
4. Why is polite behavior important in the workplace?
Polite behavior is important because it shows respect for others and helps maintain professional and positive communication.
Who is expected to pay for a meal if someone extends the invitation?
The person who extends the invitation is expected to pay for the meal, regardless of gender.
Top synonyms for _________ include satisfactory, adequate, suitable, allowed, permissible, and passable.
Top synonyms for acceptable include satisfactory, adequate, suitable, allowed, permissible, and passable.
The primary antonyms for "_______" are separate, divide, and part.
The primary antonyms for "combine" are separate, divide, and part.
A word that means to feel very pleased about something or someone you are closely connected with
If you don't ___________ in your work, you're probably in the wrong job.
If you don't take professional pride in your work, you're probably in the wrong job.
American women value independence and take pride in managing many responsibilities both at work and at home.
Synonyms for _______ include showy, ostentatious, gaudy, and glitzy
Synonyms for flashy include showy, ostentatious, gaudy, and glitzy
The most direct antonyms for "____" are frown, scowl, and glower
The most direct antonyms for "smile" are frown, scowl, and glower
a woman’s original surname (family name) at birth, used before it is potentially changed upon marriage.
maiden name