Cultural Misunderstanding

This funny video reflects very well the problems of communication between people of different nationalities speaking English. The language used in the video is a bit rude but I know that most of you have already come of age (достигли совершеннолетия) so I think it's OK if you watch it. You may write comments if you like.

Will globalisation survive?

Some economists worry that the current crisis could spell the beginning of the end of globalization. Do you agree? Why? Why not?
Listen to what The Daily Star observer tells about it and compare with your ideas.Use the link Globalisation in Supplementary Materials.

Negotiating tactics

How many negotiating tactics do you know? Check yourself looking at the list of negotiating tactics on ChangingMinds.org site (use the link Negotiation tactics in Supplementary Materials). Which tactics do you use most often if you want to persuade smb.to do smth.? Which are completely new for you?