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英语学习笔记:
unbutton [ˌʌn'bʌtn] v. 解开(纽扣)
beforehand [bɪ'fɔːrhænd] adv. 提前,事先,预先
initiate [ɪ'nɪʃieɪt] vt. 开始,发起
context ['kɒntekst] n. 背景,环境
salutation [ˌsælju'teɪʃn] n. 致意,招呼
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原文对照:
How to make people like you in 4 seconds or less
《人际宝典》:如何让对方在4秒钟内喜欢上你
Step 1: Be open
第1步:开放
You’ll want to open both your body and your attitude.
你的肢体和态度都要开放。
In terms of your body language, you should aim your heart directly at the person you’re meeting. Don’t cover your heart with your hands or your arms. And if you’re wearing a jacket, unbutton it beforehand.
说到肢体语言,你应该把心思直接放在你要见面的那个人身上。不要遮遮掩掩。如果你要穿一件夹克,那么事先不要扣扣子。
It’s equally important to cultivate a positive attitude. While you’re greeting the person, you should feel and be aware of that positivity.
培养一个积极的态度也同样重要。在与别人打招呼时,你应该感觉并意识到积极性。
Step 2: Make eye contact
第2步:眼神交流
You should be the one to initiate eye contact, and let your eyes reflect your positive attitude.
你应该是那个主动进行眼神交流的人,让你的眼睛折射出积极的态度。
Step 3: Smile
第3步:微笑
Being the first one to smile. You’ll send the message that you’re sincere.
成为第一个微笑的人。你会传递出你很真诚的信号。
Smiling when you meet someone in a happy context is a useful way to get them to remember you.
当你和他人在愉悦的条件下会面时,微笑是让他们记住你的好方法。
Step 4: Say 'hello'
第4步:说“你好”
Whether you say "hi," "hey," or "hello," or use another salutation, you should sound delighted to be making this person’s acquaintance.
无论你是说“嗨”,“嘿”或者是“你好”,还是使用另外一种问候语,你都应该让人听起来你很开心认识他。
Next, you’ll want to extend your hand. Make sure to give a firm handshake, which generally creates a more positive impression.
“而后,你要伸出手来。确保握手坚定而有力,这通常会留下一个更为积极的印象。”