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These are words used in Businss and that have alternate meanings 
  Business IdomsMeaning
Row 1

 What can you

bring to the table

What is you contribution 
Row 2The bottom line The final result 
Row 3zero sum gain 

If some one wins, somone must lose 

Row 4Bootstraps 

Devoped by yourself no outsid help 

Row 5Deep Pockets Wealthy, has ability to pay 
Row 6Do you read me? Do you understand me. 
Row 7Down in the dumps Depressed 
Row 8Downtime 

Period when equipment is not working 

Row 9Draw a line in the sand Making a final decision that cannot be changed 
 Test yourself on these
 Cultural True or False Question
1When you meet someone for the first time, you should kiss him/her on both cheeks. T/F 
2If someone gives you a gift, you should say thank you, but wait to open it until later.  T/F  
 3You should never use your right hand to shake hands or pass something to someone else  T/F 
4 If there are many people trying to get on the subway, you should push through the line so that you can get a seat.  T/F  
5 Men should always open doors for women.  T/F 
 6 If your customer makes a rude comment to you, you should just smile and pretend the comment was acceptable.  T/F 
7 It's not acceptable for women to drink liquor in public. T/F  
8 If a friend invites you over for dinner, you should bring an odd-number of flowers over for a gift.  T/F 
 9When first meeting another person it is O.K. to offer your handshake   T/F 
 
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