GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Business Etiquette
BUSINESS VOCABULARY
Department Vocabulary
100

Give me an example of 3 words that are different in British and American English.

store (shop)

 pants (trousers)

cookie (biscuit) 

french fries (chips) 

gasoline (petrol) 

truck (lorry)

100

Scenario: When customer approaches you, and you need to help the customer.  How should you greet this costumer?

"How can I help you?

100

What document should you provide when applying for a job?

A resume

100

balance sheet, cash flow, assets, debt

ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE

200

What does FYI and ASAP stands for?

For your information

As soon as possible

200

Scenario: A client calls your office and asks to speak to Mrs. Williams. You just saw her walk into the restroom. How should you respond?

E.G "She is unavailable at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?"

200

Give me one example of an inappropriate behavior for a job interview or a meeting with the directors and supervisors.

Arriving late, Being on your phone, Unprofessional dress, Chewing gum, Sharing excessive personal details / inappropriate stories

200

interview, hiring, firing, job description

Human Resources

300

Mention 3 public holidays that are celebrated in a country that is NOT Mexico

Open asnswers

300

Scenario: An elderly client refuses to accept the information you are giving her. She demands to speak to your supervisor, even though your supervisor will tell her the exact same thing you did. How should you respond?

E.G "Yes ma'am. Let me call my supervisor over here to assist you."

300

How do you finish your business e-mails.

Regards, Best Regards, Sincerely, etc

300

logo, image, publicity, branding, advertising

MARKETING OR ADVERTISEMENT

400

Give me the name of 5 Official English speaking countries in the world.

USA, England, Autralia, New Zeland, Canada, Jamaica, etc

400

Scenario: You are speaking on the phone with a guest who is obviously perturbed and speaking very quickly. You do not catch everything she says. How should you respond?

E.G "Can you repeat that again, please?"

400

Mention 3 important areas/departments in your company

E.G. Finances, Marketing, Publicity, Public Relations, Human Resources, Production, etc

400

project plan, budget, KPIs, timeline

Manager or Team Leader

500

Mention 3 different ways to improve your English

Open answers

500

Scenario: A customer is very dissatisfied with the service your company is providing and demands you do something about it. You are unsure how to address his concerns and need to ask someone else about the issue. What should you say?

E.G "I apologize for the inconvenience. I will look into the problem."

500

What is the meaning of HR and CEO?

Human Resources

Chief Executive Officer

500

proxy, chairperson, shares, control

Board of Directors