STP Business Meetings
The rules for a business meeting that are in common with the rules for a group discussion are
What is UMAPA, appropriate voice level, appropriate eye contact
In Finland, business meetings are often held in this space other than a conference room
a. Hot saunas
b. Boats
c. Freezing cold rooms
What are hot saunas?
What funny tool does Google innovatively use to cut their lawns?
a. lawnmowers
b. cows
c. scissors
d. goats
What are goats?
What should an employer never ask for in an interview?
a. Your past experience
b. Your social security number
c. Your personal life
d. Your salary expectations
What is (b) your social security number?
The best and favorite and most awesome current Business lead
Who is Counselor Aadarsh?
In Belgium, it is customary for business officials to ______ when they meet
What is a kiss? (three air kisses to be exact)
The origin of Coca-cola was as a(n)
a. Drain Cleaner
b. Weed killer
c. fountain drink
d. medicine
An appropriate American greeting at the start of any in-person interview involves doing this with your hands
The role of a chairperson in a business meeting
What is to run the meeting smoothly? (any answer including running/leading the meeting is acceptable)
Taco Bell's business surprisingly failed in this one country
What is Mexico?
Google's original name when they first started as a business
a. Alphabet
b. BackRub
c. Yippee
d. BingPop
What is BackRub?
Appropriate clothes to wear for an interview
a. lululemon leggings and a crop top
b. formal shirt/blouse and slacks
c. a floor length gown
b. What is a formal shirt/blouse and slacks
The role of a secretary in a business meeting
What is to take meeting minutes? (meeting notes is also an acceptable answer)
In China, it is customary to bring this unique item to a business meeting
a. The meeting agenda
b. Jade jewelry
c. A gift
d. A laptop
What is a gift?
The first item sold at McDonalds (Hint: it is not a current staple menu item)
What are hot dogs?
The one-page paper given to a potential employer listing your skills and experience to get a job
What is a resume?
The 5 food items at each bake sale
What are cookies, brownies, popsicles, ice cream, and cupcakes? (replacing one of these with lemon squares is acceptable)
When doing business in Brazil, it is customary to do this in a business meeting
a. Exercise right before (to increase endorphins)
b. To invade personal space (to show bonding)
c. To salute (to show respect)
d. To eat apples (to ensure nobody is hungry)
What is to invade personal space?
The amount of money Walmart makes in an hour
What is $1.8 million? (2 million is also an acceptable answer)
The people that will vouch for you when a potential employer asks about your skills
What are references?