Commercial Communication - VI

This course is designed to promote understanding and appreciation of diverse literary styles and themes through various short stories.

The course covers five short story collections, each exploring unique narratives and themes.

Unit I focuses on the short story "Petals of Life" which likely explores themes of life, growth, and change.

Unit II focuses on the importance of import-export correspondence, highlighting the essential messages exchanged between businesses in global trade.

Unit II explores various types of correspondence crucial to import-export transactions, encompassing initial introductions to formal requests for letters of credit and shipment updates.

Unit III focuses on the practical application of business writing through individual and committee reports. Students learn to effectively convey information and insights through written reports.

The content covered in Unit III includes reporting on events like sales depot opening, employee welfare initiatives, and performance reviews, showcasing the wide range of applications of business reports.

Unit IV (A) and (B) delve into the analysis of market reports, teaching students to understand market trends and extract valuable insights from data.

Unit IV (A) encourages students to understand the key elements of a market report by analyzing a sample report and answering questions based on its content.

Unit IV (B) focuses on building vocabulary related to the field of market analysis, equipping students with the necessary language to effectively discuss market trends and data.

A special holiday in the USA celebrated with a traditional dinner of roast turkey. It's a time for families to come together.

A tradition practiced by two rich old ladies, where they offered a Thanksgiving Day dinner to the first hungry looking person who passed their door.

Pete's routine every Thanksgiving Day for nine years. He sat on a bench in Union Square at 1 pm, expecting the Old Gentleman to offer him a Thanksgiving dinner.

The Old Gentleman's act of offering Pete Thanksgiving dinner every year, a tradition maintained for nine years.

Pete was completely stuffed and unable to eat more after enjoying a lavish Thanksgiving dinner provided by the two old ladies.

Pete's desire to avoid the Old Gentleman, fearing being caught eating twice on the same Thanksgiving Day.

A medical emergency caused by not eating for an extended period, experienced by the Old Gentleman. It's the opposite of indigestion.

A painful, uncomfortable feeling in the stomach caused by an overconsumption of food.

Inward fear makes us afraid of what others think and discourages us from being unique.

A free mind doesn't feel pressured to follow traditions, imitate others, or chase wealth and power.

J. Krishnamurti believes that the world needs individuals who think creatively, love, and learn independently, rather than just following leaders and traditions.

According to J. Krishnamurti, a mind cannot be free when it is controlled by fear.

Traditional societies often place a high value on following established customs and authority figures.

To overcome the limitations of tradition, we must critically examine and question them.

We should not blindly accept anything, even if it has been followed for centuries.

A mind free from imitation is not dependent on copying others and has developed its own unique way of thinking.

An external fear that leads people to seek security and comfort in external things and people, like a creeper clings to a tree.

An internal fear driven by self-doubt and a desire to conform to social expectations, leading individuals to follow traditions and seek validation.

A state of mind free from the limitations imposed by fear, tradition, imitation, and desires. It allows individuals to think independently and creatively.

The tendency to follow established customs, beliefs, and practices without questioning or critical analysis.

The act of mimicking or copying the behavior, ideas, or beliefs of others without independent thought or analysis.

The ability to understand and interpret information using one's own insights and perspectives rather than relying on external authority or established beliefs.

Individuals who are free-thinking, independent, creative, and capable of making a positive impact on the world through their actions and contributions.

J. Krishnamurti argues that true freedom of mind arises when one breaks free from the chains of fear, desires, traditions, and imitation.

Rakesh prioritizes his father's health, but his methods create a miserable experience for the old man.

Varma's life is filled with medical interventions but he loses his will to live.

Rakesh restricts his father's diet to the point of deprivation, eliminating favorite foods like sweets and betel.

Even though he's the richest doctor in town, Rakesh and his family continue living in a modest house.

Varma, despite his age, is a devoted father, sacrificing for his son's education.

Rakesh, a brilliant doctor, remains a devoted son, choosing a local wife and living with his parents.

Rakesh's success brings both pride and conflict to his family.

Despite the tension, Rakesh finds fulfillment in caring for his father in his old age.

Monsieur Lantin, a clerk, is happily married to a beautiful and seemingly wealthy woman. He believes her expensive tastes are due to her love for the theater and imitation jewelry.

Lantin's wife dies unexpectedly, and he discovers she was not as virtuous as he thought. He learns that her jewelry was real after he sells it for a substantial amount of money.

After his wife's death, Lantin's perception of love and wealth shifts. The money gained from selling her jewelry makes him suspicious of her character and changes his lifestyle.

Lantin remarries, but this time to a virtuous woman who, unlike his first wife, makes his life miserable. This suggests that virtuousness alone does not ensure happiness.

The title, 'The False Gems,' refers to the deceptive nature of Lantin's first wife. It hints at the false impression she created about her wealth and character.

Lantin is portrayed as an initially naive and innocent character who falls in love with a beautiful woman. Throughout the story, he becomes disillusioned and cynical.