Month: January 2022

美国驻中国员工Tiffany跟中国同事Kelly聊天儿，说起中西餐的差别。比如，美国人饭桌上永远看不到鱼头或是鸡头。Tiffany大发感慨道， T: In some ways, perhaps the Chinese approach to meat-eating is more honest. If you’re eating a chicken, well, that’s what a chicken looks like! K: Huh…that’s interesting. So…

美国驻中国员工Tiffany 跟中国同事Kelly聊天儿。 Kelly Yan: So Tiffany, you’ve been working with us here in China for a few months now. Are you still feeling culture shock? Tiffany Scolini: Yes, a bit.…

Robert正在向中国来的同事Penny介绍理解和掌握单词的经验。 R: You could buy an English-language magazine about news or fashion. Read through the articles and underline and look up the words you don’t know. Then read the article…

来自中国的雇员Penny跟同事Robert聊天儿。 Penny Liu: Hey, Robert! I was listening to you speak Chinese at the presentation yesterday! You’re fluent! Robert: Oh, that’s kind of you to say, but in reality I’m…

来自中国的雇员Dana跟同事Charlie聊天儿，说自己要去美国朋友家过圣诞，请Charlie给她讲讲美国人过圣诞的习俗。 D: I’ve heard that some Americans celebrate and open presents on Christmas Eve, while others choose Christmas morning. What’s the difference? C: Each American family makes their own Christmas…

来自中国的雇员Dana跟同事Charlie聊天儿，说自己要去美国朋友家过圣诞节，请Charlie给她讲讲美国人过圣诞的习俗。 D: Would you say Christmas is the most popular American holiday? C: Definitely. It’s a really big deal. Most people don’t work on that day, and if you ask…

来自中国的雇员Dana跟同事Charlie聊天儿，说自己要去美国朋友家过圣诞节。 Dana: Hey Charlie, you’re from Boston right? C: Yeah, I’m from Newton. It’s a suburb of Boston. D: I’m going to be visiting your hometown for Christmas. C: Really?…

来自中国的雇员Sue跟男同事Pete和女同事Julie一起去吃饭。三个人谈到了东西方的迷信。Sue说， S: What about walking under a ladder? What’s wrong with that? J: You know, I’m not really sure! But it’s probably a good idea to avoid it…something might fall…

来自中国的雇员Sue跟男同事Pete和女同事Julie一起去吃饭。 Pete: Hey Sue! Don’t walk under that ladder…it’s bad luck! Sue: Julie, Is he serious? Julie: Kind of. There is an old tradition in the West that says it’s…

中国雇员Cathy要去美国考察，她找美国同事Mark了解美国文化，以免在待人接物的时候在礼节方面闹笑话。 K: If I’m using public transport…should I give up my seat if I see elderly people? M: Yes. I think that’s proper behavior pretty much everywhere in the world.…

中国雇员Cathy忧心忡忡地去找美国同事Mark请教。 Kathy: Hey Mark…do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions? Mark: No problem, I’ve got time. K: Great! Well, I’m going to Seattle for half a…

Jim和Emily是一家跨国公司从中国聘用的新雇员，公司人事部的Paula对他们进行文化差异的培训。Emily说， E: I know that we will be expected to chat and make small talk with our customers, but I’m worried I’m going to put my foot in my mouth.…

Jim和Emily是一家跨国公司从中国聘用的新雇员，公司人事部的Paul对他们进行文化差异的培训。 Paul: Hello and good morning. I’m Paul Higgins and I’ve been asked to help prep all of you for your new positions. J&E: Good morning. P: Well, let’s get…

Jane向上司Vincent和财务专家Anna请教，如何才能摆脱信用卡债务。Anna建议说： A: You have to freeze everything and reevaluate your position. Figure out exactly – to the dollar – how much you owe and who you owe it to. J:…

Jane找上司Vincent, 可不是为了工作。 Jane: (knock knock) Hi, Vincent…got a second? Vincent: Sure, Jane…come in. Grab a seat. What’s on your mind? J: Well, I know this doesn’t fall under your responsibilities,…