Key Word
month-long: of a month’s duration; lasting a month
I have a month-long business trip to the USA.
Westerner: a person who comes from a country in the western part of the world, especially North America or Western Europe
I often interact with westerners at work.
on the borderline: barely acceptable in quality
Bill’s job performance is really on the borderline. He is lucky that he has not gotten fired yet.
all ears: prepared to listen attentively
What happened in the meeting? I am all ears.
off the hook: be no longer in difficulty or trouble
I cannot believe Jack finished the project by himself. I guess we are off the hook.
Feedback
Original: It is very important to be aware of culture difference when I meet foreign clients because my gesture may be rude to them.
Better: It is very important that I am aware of cultural differences when I meet foreign client because the gestures I use may be veiwd as being rude to them if they are inappropirate in thier culture.
Original: There is no much to peprate it.
Better: There wasn't enough time to prepare for it.
Original: In the western I don't need to bow when I meet new person.
Better: In the western culture I don't need to bow when I greet someone I am meeting for the first time.
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