礼节美语 – 257. Flying Business Class 飞行商务舱 (1)
Cindy看到同事Wendy很开心的样子。 Wendy: (Excited) Yeah! Cindy: Hey, Wendy….you sure looked excited. What’s up? W: I just got a text message…and…I get…
礼节美语 – 256. Sensitivity Training – Money 敏感性训练 金钱 (2)
晚宴结束，Jason跟同事Harold一起往外走。Jason是从中国来的，对西方人交往时回避谈钱的问题感到不解，问这样做是不是为了不去刺激那些没什么钱的人。Harold回答说： Harold: Yes, I think you hit the nail on the head. Also, I think many Westerners believe that if…
礼节美语 – 255. Sensitivity Training – Money 敏感性训练 金钱 (1)
晚宴结束，Jason跟同事Harold一起往外走。Jason说： Jason: That was a lovely party, wasn’t it? Harold: Yes, it was. The food was pretty good, too. J:…
礼节美语 – 254. Tipping 小费 (2)
Lily跟同事Kyle和Jerry在聊西方给小费的文化，Jerry是从中国来的，觉得美国给小费的习俗很不方便。Lily说， Lily: I can see how the custom might make visitors uncomfortable. I’ve heard stories about restaurant staff getting angry…
礼节美语 – 253. Tipping 小费 (1)
Lily在公司休息室看到同事Kyle和Jerry在聊天，上前打招呼。 Lily: Good afternoon, guys. Am I interrupting something? Kyle: Jerry and I were just debating the American custom of…
礼节美语 – 252. Investing 投资 (2)
Steve找到同事Bob, 向他请教投资的问题，Bob觉得股市风险太大，那房地产呢？ Bob: Buying property is definitely something to consider. But just because prices have been going up for a…
礼节美语 – 251. Investing 投资 (1)
Steve找到同事Bob, 向他请教投资的问题。 Steve: Hey, Bob! You’re a financial expert, aren’t you? I hear you know a lot about investing. Bob:…
礼节美语 – 250. Cell Phone 手机 (2)
Sue跟坐在隔壁的同事George聊天。 S: That’s true…we might actually be making more work for ourselves by this constant need to stay in touch.…
礼节美语 – 249. Cell Phone 手机 (1)
Sue跟坐在隔壁的同事George聊天。 Sue: Hey George, take a look at this article. It says several major airlines are considering allowing people to…
礼节美语 – 248. Art for an Office 办公室艺术 (2)
公司主管James找到公关部主任 Felicia 商量购置艺术作品，美化工作环境的事。James说自己偏爱相片，Felicia表示赞同。 F: I often go to photography exhibitions at the local museum. Sometimes the pictures are of nature…
礼节美语 – 247. Art for an Office 办公室艺术 (1)
公司主管 James找到公关部主任 Felicia. James: Hey, Felicia…do you have time for a quick conversation?Felicia: Sure, boss. What’s up? J: I was…
礼节美语 – 246. Preparing for a Media Interview 准备媒体采访 (2)
公司主管 Lenny 要接受媒体采访，请媒体咨询公司的Carl帮他准备。Carl告诉Lenny, 记者一上来会问几个简单问题，但不能因此而放松警惕。Carl说： C: Remember to keep your game face on. It’s really important not to seem surprised when…
礼节美语 – 245. Preparing for a Media Interview 准备媒体采访 (1)
公司主管 Lenny 要接受媒体采访，让秘书 Jessica 帮他请了一个咨询顾问，预先做准备。Lenny 打电话问 Jessica: Lenny: Hey, Jessica…did you set up that appointment with the media consultant? Jessica:…
礼节美语 – 244. A Really Bad Day 非常糟糕的一天 (2)
Harry告诉同事Cindy, 他这一天真是倒了血霉了。早上起晚，上班迟到，忘了取送去干洗的西装，所以只好穿着T恤和牛仔裤来公司上班，不仅如此，钱包还被人偷了。 Cindy听后很同情地说， Cindy: Wow, Harry…this might just be the worst day of your life! H: I know! (beep, beep…
礼节美语 – 243. A Really Bad Day 非常糟糕的一天 (1)
Harry在公司遇到同事Cindy. Harry: Oh man…it’s really not my day! Cindy: Having a bad hair day? H: You have no idea! I…