礼节美语 – 122. Faux Pas 失礼 (1)
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.…
礼节美语 – 121. Cross-Cultural Sensitivity 跨文化敏感性 (2)
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…
礼节美语 – 120. Cross-Cultural Sensitivity 跨文化敏感性 (1)
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…
礼节美语 – 119. Getting Out of Debt 摆脱债务 (2)
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…
礼节美语 – 118. Getting Out of Debt 摆脱债务 (1)
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?…
礼节美语 – 117. Raising Prices 涨价 (2)
MicroMax公司销售部主管Fred给客户Tom打电话，讨论涨价的事情。Fred要涨25%，Tom嫌太多。 F: I feel your pain, Tom. We are also in hot water these days. The global financial crisis is…
礼节美语 – 116. Raising Prices 涨价 (1)
MicroMax公司销售部主管Fred 给客户Tom打电话，讨论涨价的事情。 Susan (secretary): Hello, Tom Grossman’s office. How may I help you? Fred Lim: Hi, Susan. This is Fred…
礼节美语 – 115. Outsourcing 外包 (2)
公司执行总裁Dave召集董事会成员Helen和Pete开会，讨论业务外包和公司重组。 H: I guess one of the biggest questions here is how the general public might perceive these moves. Will…
礼节美语 – 114. Outsourcing 外包 (1)
公司执行总裁Dave召集董事会成员Helen和Pete开会，讨论业务外包和公司重组。 Dave: I’ve called this meeting to discuss a very important decision we need to make. In the interest of…
礼节美语 – 113. You are fired 你被解雇了 (2)
Tom Smith被叫到部门经理Paul Chen的办公室。 Tom: Good morning, Paul. How are you? P: I’m well, thanks. Take a seat. This is Sue…
礼节美语 – 112. You are fired 你被解雇了 (1)
部门经理Paul Chen和他的上司Sue Krammer要开除一名雇员。 P: Sue, I really need your help with this one. S: Oh? What’s the problem? P: I’ve…
礼节美语 – 111. Job Interview 工作面试 (2)
David Tang到Players杂志社求职面试，考官是杂志社经理Fred Dixon。 F: Ok…what do you think are your biggest weaknesses? D: Hmm…I’d say that my biggest weakness is…
礼节美语 – 110. Job Interview 工作面试 (1)
David Tang到Players杂志社求职面试，考官是杂志社经理Fred Dixon。 F: Hello Mr. Tang. Take a seat. D: Thanks Mr. Dixon. Call me David, please. F: Ok,…
礼节美语 – 109. Prepare for Job Interview 准备工作面试 (2)
David要去面试，他准备穿什么呢？我们一起听听他跟好朋友Peter的对话。 D: I’m going to get there early and make sure I have my best outfit all washed and ironed…
礼节美语 – 108. Prepare for Job Interview 准备工作面试 (1)
David兴高彩烈地来找Peter。让我们听听他有什么好消息。 David: Peter! Have I got news for you! Peter: Wow, Dave…I’ve never seen you so excited. What’s the occasion?…