In today’s world, English is the universal business language and international relations cover all global topics. In order for you to succeed, it is important that you have the skills and knowledge to feel comfortable “living” the language. Society judges us on the way we communicate through the written and spoken word. Deals can be made or broken by bad communication and ignorance on a subject. Learn to debate, discuss, and state your opinion, without fear or aggressiveness. Shyness needs to be overcome otherwise you will never be able to attain you objectives or goals in the world of international relations, you will not be able to get that position for which you know you are otherwise well-qualified. Broaden your mind by reading books on subjects which are new to you. Read about other subjects which do not directly pertain to what you are studying. Be articulate. State your opinion clearly. Support your argument eloquently. They will listen and you will be successful.
Each of us has different interests, upbringing, personality, learning style, attitude, purpose in learning and in life. Our development will depend on these individual factors and our willingness to participate and learn on an ongoing basis. The male/female roles in today’s world and religious/political differences towards certain subjects can cause sensitive situations. You need to know how to overcome these obstacles. Experience has shown that most people tend to know a lot more than they give themselves credit for.