Matching Pairs Intercultural Business Matching PairsOnline version Match key concepts in intercultural business communication to enhance your understanding of decision-making and cultural differences. by marco rabadan 1 dividing line 2 emphasis 3 decline 4 departmental 5 exaggerate 6 deputy 7 dilemma 8 decision-maker To decrease or diminish in quantity, quality, or importance; to politely refuse or reject an offer or invitation. Special importance, value, or prominence given to something. To represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is; to overstate or embellish. A boundary or demarcation that separates two distinct areas or concepts. Relating to or characteristic of a particular department, especially in a large organization or government. A person appointed to act as a substitute for another, typically in an official capacity. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones. A person or entity with the authority or responsibility to make decision