※ 다음 글을 읽고 물음에 답하시오. [문 19. ～ 문 20.]A b… | [지역인재 9급 영어] 18년 1회차 기출문제 상세 페이지

※ 다음 글을 읽고 물음에 답하시오. [문 19. ～ 문 20.]
A business manager friend of mine found an excellent investment opportunity. My company liked the deal and gave him authority to proceed. During his negotiations the price was upped. We told the business manager to go ahead anyway, but his junior partners wanted a meeting with all of us to discuss the problem. We said on the phone, "Don't waste time, just close the deal." But no, we had to have a meeting. Weeks passed before everyone was ________________. At the meeting we all agreed to go forward, just as we had agreed in our phone conversations. In the meantime, the seller found another buyer who paid more than we would have. He closed the deal with the buyer, and within one year the value of the property had doubled.

글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은?

When in Doubt Be Sure to Call a Meeting

An Unnecessary Meeting Is Counterproductive

Before a Meeting, Prepare What You Will Say

Take Enough Time to Persuade Your Customer

글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은 “An Unnecessary Meeting Is Counterproductive”(불필요한 회의는 역효과를 낳는다)이다.
“Don't waste time, just close the deal”이라는 말에도 회의를 열었고, 결론은 “just as we had agreed in our phone conversations”(전화로 합의한 대로)였다. 그 사이 “the seller found another buyer”(판매자가 다른 구매자를 찾음)로 거래 기회를 잃었다.
“When in Doubt Be Sure to Call a Meeting”: 회의 소집을 권하는 말로, 글의 교훈과 반대이다.
“Before a Meeting, Prepare What You Will Say”: 회의 전 발언 준비는 글에 나오지 않는다.
“Take Enough Time to Persuade Your Customer”: 고객 설득 이야기가 아니며, 글은 시간을 끈 탓에 손해를 본 사례이다.