question archive read the following scenario and choose the best answer suitable then explain why you picked this answer (justifications) and Explain HOW you decided on this answer (decision-making process) Jenny Rains had been assigned to the Paris office of her company
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read the following scenario and choose the best answer suitable then explain why you picked this answer (justifications) and Explain HOW you decided on this answer (decision-making process)
Jenny Rains had been assigned to the Paris office of her company. As a graduate in French and someone with a lot of admiration for all things French she was very excited. Upon arriving at the new office Jenny was looking forward to meeting all her new colleagues and getting to know them. While waiting for a meeting to begin she decided to initiate some conversation with another member of staff present, Mr Le Blanc. She introduced herself as Madame Rains and went on to enquire as to whether Mr Le Blanc was married and had children. Monsieur Le Blanc seemed distant and unapproachable. Why?
a)Introducing oneself as Monsieur/Madame if you are a foreigner is considered arrogant in France.
b)As a new member of staff Jenny should have waited for Mr Le Blanc to approach her.
c)Asking personal questions in France is considered intrusive.
d)Chatting before meetings in not considered proper business conduct.
The correct answer is option:
c)Asking personal questions in France is considered intrusive.
Step-by-step explanation
As part of French culture,known for being formal and conservative, French people are very business minded people and very workaholic.Based on the given scenario, as a new worker Jenny Rains should not asked Monsieur Le Blanc about personal matter especially that she was a new worker and not familiar and being friends with Monsieur Le Blanc.Unwanted and uninvited approach topic to talk to,especially as new worker in France is not good etiquette as describes in the country's values and cultures in the workplace.
Here's reference for additional ideas.
https://www.cadogantate.com/en/moving-services/news/guide-to-french-work-culture/