随着中国的进一步开放和全球化的影响，国际商务交往越来越频繁，因此掌握好交往的要诀非常重要。

Be clear and simple.

简明清楚。

Don't assume¹ that someone you hear speaking English will understand you.

不要以为讲英语的人都能听懂你的话。

Learn the business customs and terminology² of those you will be communicating with.

了解你交往对象的商业习俗和术语。

Use written messages whenever possible.

尽可能用书面形式交往。

Don't be in a hurry to get to the point.

不要匆忙做出判断。

Don't ask questions those require a yes or no answer.

不要提那些答案是“是”“不是”的问题。

Learn about the country body language.

懂得外国的身体动作语言。

Control your style of expression.

表达方式要克制。

Don't interrupt periods of silence.

不要在沉默时插话。