700 Reasons: Reason #87

Reason: 87
Most businesses agree that their own business dealings are not significantly affected by lack of language skills, but there is widespread acknowledgment that it would certainly be ‘nice’ to be able to speak foreign languages and would likely be seen as a great compliment to their customers
Reference:
Stevick, L. (2003) BCC Language Survey: The Impact of Foreign Languages on British Business - Part 1: The Qualitative Results (British Chambers of Commerce, November 2003)
Related Keywords:
Business, Values

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