2009/05/22

business English advice

Ichiro Suzuki. Ayumi Hamasaki. Masayoshi Son. Do you know these people? I am sure you do. They are practically household names.

household name
どこの家庭{かてい}でも通じる名前{なまえ}、誰でもよく知っている名前{なまえ}、おなじみの名前{なまえ}、有名人{ゆうめいじん}

She immediately became a household name when she won the gold medal. :
あの人は金メダルを獲得して一躍有名人となった。

However when you meet a foreign business counterpart for the first time remember the following:
Most foreign business people are not used to hearing Japanese names, so speak a little (just a little) more slowly when you say your name. Secondly, it really helps to subtly repeat your name. For example,

Hello, nice to meet you.
My name is Satoshi Nakamura. (Remember to speak a little more slowly than usual)
Please call me Satoshi.

I hope you found my advice useful.

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