Conversation 1Greg:Hi May, how are you doing?May: Good.I’m learning more about the Australian workplace after__1___months.There are some similarities and a few differences between____2_____and______3_____ workplaces.Greg:Really?May: Oh yes. Like the Chinese workplace, the first rule is to__4________on time at work and for meetings. Being late is considered_______5_______.Greg We expect people to be punctual too. So that will be the____6_______May: But, there is one____7_____difference.Greg :A big difference?May: Ah hah. Here, you__8_______ your bosses but relate to themas equals. We__9______ do that in a Chinese workplace. Wecan't call our bosses by their___10_____names. l was shocked thatwe call the boss David and not Director White, as we do in China.Greg: Oh yes.The management structure of companies in Australia isusually flatter.May: Flatter?Greg:You know 'flat... level. Itmeans we are not so concerned aboutfollowing hierarchy.May: lsee. How interesting!Greg Any more differences?May: Yes, one more. It isalright to say 'l don't know' People are notafraid to ask for clarification, if they don't understandsomething.Greg Well. It's better to askquestions and get it right. Don't you dothat in China?May: Ah ... We speak only when we know theanswers. We want tosave face.