TALKSHOW

TALKSHOW Script
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Host – Tuyết
HR Management A -Nga
Journalist B – Ánh or Trang
Student C – the rest

Host: Good evening and welcome to The Daily Talk. Today we’re gonna be talking about
integration – not new but still a hot topic. With the help of our special guests – Ms A – HR
management of …, MS B- the journalist of … and C- a fresh graduate from NEU.
First off, lets take a look. This is the list of the most 15 desirable workplaces in VN and more than
half are multinational companies. So C, what do you think ?
Student: actually working for such companies is my goal so i’ve soon tried out for an internnship in
a multinational enterprise. But its pretty hard for me to adapt to that environment, they are too
different.
Host: I see, lots of vietnamese graduates face that problem so with the topic of cultural integration,
we have 2 experts here to help us tackle it.
Scene 2 :
Host: Firstly, what is multicultural working environment? It is a place where we share our working
place with people from diverse backgrounds and nations. Thats why students need to prepare many
things in order to integrate successfully. But due to the limited time, we just focus on 2 factors
including communication skills and working attitude.
In terms of communication skills, what should our students do to improve these skills, Ms B?
HR Manager: I would say that language barrier is the most conspicuous problem for the majority
of students. Eliminating this shortcoming is a must for sucessful integration. My recommendation is
that students should learn foreign languages asap no matter how you do it…..
Thats what I want to show you … 5.9/9 is the average result of Vietnamese people in the ielts exam,
rank at 7th in Asian area. ( need supporting idea => contrast )
Host: Does language make it difficult for you to blend in multicultural environment? (???)
Student: Not really, I’ve got 6.5 in the ietls test and Im confident about that.

HR Manager: I’ve worked with many people like you, high scores in English tests but they are not
actually fluent in speaking english. They just try to get good marks instead of having actual oral
ability. So, I suggest that you’d better get experience from interaction with foreigners… Tourguide
or teaching assistant would suit you
Jounalist: I agree but I have something to add. Just a small number of people can speak more than
2 languages (data) They dont know that they are losing opportunities when VN has become a hub of
many international investments, especially Japan and South Korea. So, its better to be multilingual
Host: Thank you, anything you want to share about communication skills?


Jounalist: I want to highlight the importance of non verbal communication. For example, the
Western tend to shake hands for greeting, while the Japanese often avoid physical contact. Those
customs are easily found in magazine, books and movies.
Student: Thats right, the understanding of cultural differences is essential to be engaged in global
community.
Host: Apart from communication, you also need to pay attention to working attitude.
HR Manager: Vietnamese teamwork skills aren’t really good. When working in a team, people
tend to be inactive and follow the idea of the group. This can not innovate ideas, and teamwork,
therefore, just waste of time.
Host: Right, it is admitted that Vietnamese ppl can work more efficient IF THEY WORK ALONE.
On the screen is a funny description by the director of Vietnam Japan HR Cooperation Center in
Hanoi (VJCC).
Jounalist: Employers aren’t extremely satisfied with Vietnamese candidates due to their
insufficient teamwork skills while the Japanese often make a good impression with their technique.
After a long time working with Japanese people, I learnt from them a teamwork rule called houRen-sou. It means Report-Contact and Discuss during the project. When you get stuck in your
steps, intead of trying it yourself, you’re advised to report and contact the leader, then finally, find
the solutions together
Student: Oh, that’s great for teamworking. But to me, I find it hard to speak out because I am afraid
of being criticized
Jounalist: Avoiding cricticism in teamworking is not a wise choice. You should admit your

mistakes, your weaknesses, and your concerns without fear of reprisal – this is the advise from
Patrick Lencioni in The five dysfunctions of a team: A Leadership Fable. Remember: “If anything
goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes really good, then you did
it. That’s all it takes to get ppl to win football games for you.”
Host: Thank you very much, Ms (Journalist).
Well, it’s time to wrap up the show. So, within very short time, in 4 minutes, we’ve just discussed
how Vietnamese graduates can successfully integrate into globalised cooperations students need to
overcome language barrier, be active in learning cultural differennces and improve teamwork skills.
These skills act as a precursor for your integrating plan in the near future.
Thank you Ms. A, Ms B and C for being with us this show and sharing many stories, ideas and
advices to many youngers here. Thank you everybody for coming here and listening to us. I
encourage you to think carefully about what we’ve pointed out. Hope that all of you will soon blend
into a new diverse environment.
Join us tomorrow on The Daily Talk. I’m your host, Pham Anh Tuyet. Good bye everyone!