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on sth Hand out a business card To be put off by long queues To keep up with the latest trends Be embarrassed BTW Spare change Lend/borrow a pen A mountain of e-mail To skip big presentations Etiquette To walk out of the talk halfway through Dress to impress Accessories Listening 1 Business and entertainment dont mix Superb equipped convention centre Fabulous banqueting facilities To arrange private events Resort Unspoilt coastline Take advantage of Explore the ruins of To send requirements To get a generous discount Luxurious hotel Flight connections Helipad Honored guest Listening 2 Apparently To be headhunted from Philips Make/refuse an offer To double ones salary Data security Its just a rumor/gossip To do a session on innovation strategies To be influential It doesnt pay to get on the wrong side of her The project proposal was rejected by the authorities Keep your voice down