23:14 Oct 27, 2011 

I suppose networking can entail an exchange of ideas, as well as contact details. 'réseautage' did sound a bit forced to me, almost like a high school student translating without a dictionary. However, it was actually an established French businessman!

23:07 Oct 27, 2011 

If you ask me, "réseautage" sounds like some Académie-fueled attempt to control language... "Networking" is a slight interpretation and departure from the source text, but it might work, according to the rest of the text.

23:04 Oct 27, 2011 

so 'croiser les regards' can= 'networking'
I recently heard 'réseautage' for networking, are the two valid?

22:55 Oct 27, 2011 

but is that not often the case on this forum, that answers might not fit with the style of the translator? Should it no be up to the translator to decide whether suggestions fit with his style? Just a thought (and I am really stumped!)

22:47 Oct 27, 2011 

because this sort of text has to sound coherent. Interjecting terms thought up by someone else may not fit in with the English being used in the translation or with the style and register of the rest of the text.

22:32 Oct 27, 2011 

This is the opening line. It goes on to talk of a program/seminar encouraging older people in business (50+) to work hand in hand with younger businessmen. The idea is that each party has something of value to bring to the company and that the tension between the tow is of value.

22:28 Oct 27, 2011 

What is this programme? What does it say before and after this?