Module 1. 变得熟悉
1. 问候人
指示一段时间
使用这样的表达方式来问候很长一段时间你都没有看到的人,并表示看到他们你是多么高兴。
- Long time no see! 好久不见!
- I haven't seen you in ages. 我很长时间没有看到你了。
- It's been too long. 太长了。
- Great to see you again! 再见到你太好了!
- I'm so happy you're here. 你在这我太高兴了。
跟进一个问候
问候某人后,你可以使用这样的表达方式来开始一个对话。
How was your flight? 你的航班怎么样?
Thanks for coming such a long way. 感谢你大老远过来。
How's your family doing? 你的家人好吗?
How's that project you were working on? 你正做的项目怎么样?
How was your flight? 你的航班怎么样?
Long time no see! 好久不见!
How's that project you were working on? 你正做的项目怎么样?
Thanks for coming such a long way. 感谢你大老远过来。
Great to see you again! 再见到你太好了!
It's been too long. 太长了。
I haven't seen you in ages. 我很长时间没有看到你了。
2. 介绍人
开始一个介绍
你可以用像这样的短语来开始一个介绍:
- There are some people I'd like you to meet. 有些人我想让你见见。
- Have you met Sara before? 你以前见过萨拉吗?
找到共同之处
用这些表达方式来帮助人们找到共同之处。
- A: Have you met Sara before? 你以前见过萨拉吗?
- B: No, I don't think so. 不我并不这样认为。
- A: You'll like her. You're both into art. 你会喜欢她的。你们两个都十分喜欢艺术。
- A: Hey, there's someone I'd like you to meet. 嘿,有一个人我想让你见见。
- B: Oh, really? I'm not sure I ... 哦,真的吗?我不知道我...
- A: Don't worry. She's also a lawyer, so you have something in common. 不要担心。她也是一名律师,所以你们有共同点。
3. 工作关系
现在的状态
使用像这样的短语来说明某人的当前工作状态。
- He visits the office about twice a year. 他每年来两次办公室。
- She works for Opus, out of Dubai. 她为在迪拜的 Opus 工作。
长期关系
使用像这样的表达方式来描述随着时间的推移的关系。
- We've worked together since 2001. 从2001年开始我们一起工作。
- They've been working on a project in Japan. 他们一直在日本做一个项目。
过去的事件
提到过去的重要事件,你可以用像这样的短语。
- We first met back in college, 20 years ago. 我们第一次见面是在大学,20年前。
- We used to work together at Upslot. 我们曾经在 Upslot 一起工作。
- Have you met Sara before? 你见过萨拉吗?
- You'll like her. You're both into art. 你会喜欢她的。你们两个都对艺术着迷。
- She works for Opus, out of Dubai. 她为在迪拜的 Opus 工作。
- We've known each other for ten years. 我们已经认识十年了。
- She's been working on a project in Japan. 她一直在日本做一个项目。
- We first met back in college, twenty years ago. 我们第一次见面是在大学,二十年前。
- We used to work together at Upslot. 我们曾经在 Upslot 一起工作。
Module 2. 管理对话
1. 改变主题
结束一个话题
在改变交谈的话题前,尽量礼貌地先回应当前话题。注意这里的简短回应。
- A: They do the best pizzas, and it's so cheap. 他们做的比萨饼最好,而且很便宜。
- B: Really? 真的吗?
- A: You should see my new T-shirt. It's really cool. 你应该看看我的新T恤。它真的很酷。
- B: Mm-hmm? 嗯-嗯?
改变话题
现在让我们来看一下说话人是如何改变话题的。
- A: They do the best pizzas, and it's so cheap. 他们做的比萨饼最好,而且很便宜。
- B: Really? Speaking of which, are you hungry? Let's get dinner. 真的吗?说到这,你饿了吗?让我们吃晚饭吧。
- A: You should see my new T-shirt. It's really cool. 你应该看看我的新T恤。它真的很酷。
- B: Mm-hmm? Oh, that reminds me. Do you want to go shopping tomorrow? 嗯-嗯?噢,那提醒我了。明天想去逛街吗?
下面是更多一些例子。注意先短的回应,再改变话题。
- A: So their new product comes out next week. 那么他们的新产品下周会出来。
- B: Uh-huh? Interesting. Anyway, what other business do we have? 哟呵?有趣。总之,我们有什么其他的业务吗?
- A: And I told her she shouldn't talk like that to a colleague. 而且我告诉她,她不应该这样和同事说话。
- B: Right. Sure. So, what are we going to do? 对。当然。那么,我们将要做些什么?
- A: I am so tired. 我太累了。
- B: Mmm. Me too. And on that note, I think we're going to leave. 嗯。 我也是。说到这,我想我们要走了。
- Interesting. So, are we getting dinner soon? 有意思。那么,我们很快去吃晚饭吗?
- Party? Speaking of which, I need to buy a cake. 派对?说到这,我需要买个蛋糕。
- Right. Anyway, what other business is there? 对的。总之,有什么别的业务?
- Sure. On that note, I think we're leaving. 好的。说到这,我想我们要走了。
- Uh-huh? That reminds me: I have to go shopping. 哟呵?那倒提醒我了:我得去逛街了。
2. 将别人融入进来
使用问题来将别人融入进来
使用针对特定一些人或者一个组的问题来将人们带入对话。
- Right. So, did anyone else see 'Raging Water' last night? 好的。那么,昨晚还有人看‘愤怒的水’吗?
- Harry, haven't you got a pet at home? 哈利,你家不是有个宠物吗?
记住开放式问题-例如,关于观点或者描述-反应的时间要长于是否问题。
- A: Sure, that's nice. Anyway, Janine, how was Bali? 当然,那很好。总之,珍妮,巴厘岛怎么样?
- B: It was fantastic. Great weather, friendly people! 非常棒。天气好,人友好!
- A: Uh-huh? So, Paul, what was the Italian restaurant like? 哟呵?那么,保罗,意大利餐厅是什么样的?
- B: It wasn't that good. The fish wasn't fresh. Service was bad. 并不是那么好。鱼不新鲜。服务糟糕。
- Janine, how was your trip to Bali? 珍妮,巴厘岛之行怎么样?
- Paul, you went to France last year, didn't you? 保罗,去年你去法国了,不是吗?
- Harry, what was the new restaurant like? 哈利,新餐馆怎么样?
- Has anyone else got something to add? 还有人有什么要加的吗?
- On that note, what does everyone want for lunch? 关于这一点,大家午饭都想要吃什么?
- So, did anyone else see 'Raging Water' last night? 那么,昨晚有没有别人看‘愤怒的水’?
Module 3. 给予和接受道歉
1. 道歉
用像这样的表达方式来道歉。
- I'm sorry I knocked over your coffee. 对不起我打翻了你的咖啡。
- My mistake. Sorry about that. 我的错。 很抱歉。
- I'm really sorry if I've offended you. 如果我冒犯了你我真的很抱歉。
跟进道歉
你可以要求别人接受你的道歉,表示遗憾并向他们保证以后不会再发生。
- Please accept my apologies. 请接受我的道歉。
- It won't happen again. 不会再发生了。
- I feel terrible. 我感觉非常糟糕。
- I didn't mean to hurt you. 我不是故意要伤害你。
你也可以提出弥补你的错误。
- Is there anything I can do? 有什么我可以做的吗?
- At least let me clean up some of this mess. 至少让我把这个烂摊子清理一些。
- Please accept my apologies. 请接受我的道歉。
- My mistake. Sorry about that. 我的错。 很抱歉。
- At least let me clean up some of this mess. 至少让我把这个烂摊子清理一些。
- I'm really sorry if I've offended you. 如果我冒犯了你我真的很抱歉。
- I feel terrible. 我感觉非常糟糕。
- It won't happen again. 不会再发生了。
- I'm sorry I knocked over your coffee. 对不起我打翻了你的咖啡。
2. 接受道歉
用这些表达方式来接受道歉。
- It's nothing, really. 真的没什么。
- Really, it's not a problem. 真的,没事。
- It's not your fault. 那不是你的错。
- No harm done. 没有什么伤害。
从道歉话题转移
使用这些表达方式来暗示你希望继续另外的话题
- Forget about it. 忘了吧。
- Now, where were we? 现在,我们刚说到哪儿了?
如果你不确认,用这个表达方式来确认你的道歉已经被接受了。
- You're sure it's okay? 你确定没事吗?
- My mistake. Sorry about that. 我的错误。对不起。
- It's nothing, really. No harm done. 这没什么,真的。没有什么伤害。
- It won't happen again. 这不会再发生了。
- Really, it's not a problem. It's not your fault. 真的,这不是问题。这不是你的错。
- Forget about it. Let's get on with it. 忘记它。让我们翻过这一页吧。
- You're sure it's OK? 你确定没事吗?
3. 在社交场合道歉
- I'm really sorry, but … 我很抱歉,但是…
- I completely understand. 我完全理解。
- Really, it's fine. 真的,没事。
- Angela wanted me to apologize for her. 安吉拉要我代她致歉。
- You're going to kill me. 你会杀了我的。
- I was drinking some red grape juice. 我当时正在喝红葡萄汁。
- I can't tell you how sorry I am. 我说不出我有多么抱歉。
- I'm so embarrassed. 我觉得太难为情了。
- It's going to be okay. 没事的。
- Don't worry. It's fine. 别担心。没事。
道歉和回应道歉
如果你在派对上洒落了东西或损坏了某物,应该向主人道歉。首先, 告知主人某事已发生,使他们做好准备:
- Rick, there's something I need to tell you. 瑞克,我得告诉你一件事。
如果你和主人是好朋友,可以说:
- You're going to kill me. 你会杀了我的。
主人希望知道出了什么事:
- Is something wrong? 怎么了?
如果你和主人是好朋友,主人甚至可能取笑你:
- What have you done this time? 这次你又干了什么?
解释所发生的事情:
- I was putting down my glass, and I chipped it. 我正要放下杯子,结果把它摔碎了。
- I was eating an appetizer on the couch, and someone hit my arm. I spilled everything. 我正在沙发上吃开胃菜,有人撞到了我的手臂。我把东西都洒出来了。
一旦你解释了发生的问题后,要道歉。
- I can't tell you how sorry I am. 我说不出我有多么抱歉。
- I'm terribly sorry. Please forgive me. 非常抱歉。请原谅我吧。
- I'm so embarrassed. Please accept my apology. 我觉得太难为情了。请接受我的歉意。
你可以提供帮助,但主人可能礼貌地拒绝:
- A: Is there anything I can do? 有什么我能做的吗?
- B: Oh, no. Don't worry. It's not a big deal. 不,别担心。没什么大不了的。
- A: Please let me help pay for that. 我赔一点钱吧。
- B: Absolutely not. It's nothing. 绝对不行。没什么。
- There's something I need to tell you. 有件事我得告诉你。
- What is it? Is something wrong? 什么事?怎么了?
- I spilled water all over the couch. 我把水洒到沙发上到处都是。
- Is there anything I can do? 我能做些什么吗?
- Don't worry. I'll clean it up. 不要担心,我会清理的。
- I can't tell you how sorry I am. 我真的觉得非常抱歉。
- I'm terribly sorry. 我感到非常抱歉。
Module 4. 离开和告别
1. 暗示
间接说出你的意思
Hinting(暗示)使用间接的方式来表达你的意思。例如,请注意,这里说话人没直接说:You should leave now。
- Gosh, is that the time? It's getting late. 天哪,都这个时候了吗? 天已经晚了。
在下面的两个例子中,男人暗示他希望主人能打开暖气,并且他希望能搭车回家。
- A: It's a bit cold in here. 这有点冷。
- B: Oh, do you want me to turn on the heating? 哦,你希望我把暖气打开吗?
- A: Would you mind? 你介意不?
- A: How are you getting home? 你怎么回家呢?
- B: Uh, I'm gonna drive. 噢,我要开车回去。
- A: Really? I live on Elm Avenue. Is that near you? 真的吗?我住在榆树大街。那离你家近吗?
- Gosh, is that the time? It's getting late. 天哪,都这个时候了吗? 天已经晚了。
- It's a bit cold in here. 这有点冷。
- How are you getting home? 你怎么回家呢?
2. 当某人离开时
当某人离开时所用的表达方式
这是一些当某人要离开时你可以说的话。
- It was great seeing you again. 再次看见你真是太好了。
- Thanks for coming. 谢谢你能来。
- Have a good journey. 祝旅途愉快。
- Have a safe flight. 祝飞行一路平安。
- Let me know you got back safely. 安全到家后告诉我一声。
- Say hi to your family for me. 替我向你的家人问好。
- Tell your dad I said hello. 告诉你爸爸我给他问好。
- It was great seeing you again. 再次见到你真是太好了。
- Thanks for coming. 感谢到来。
- Have a good journey. 祝旅途愉快。
- Have a safe flight. 祝飞行平安。
- Let me know you got back safely. 安全到家后告诉我一声。
- Say hi to your family for me. 替我向你的家人问好。
- Tell your dad I said hello. 告诉你爸爸我给他问好。
3. 制定计划
未来的相见
有多种方法来谈论在未来于某人相见。
- Let's not leave it so long next time. 让我们下次不要等这么长时间再聚。
- See you this weekend for tennis? 这个周末我们打网球时见?
- Give me a call next time you're in town. 下次你来这里给我电话啊。
- We should have lunch next week. 我们下周应该一起吃午饭。
- I'll drop by your office for a chat. 我会到你办公室聊一聊。
- Let's do this again sometime. 让我们有时间再做一次。
- We should have lunch next week. 我们下周应该一起吃午饭。
- I'll drop by your office for a chat. 我会到你办公室聊一聊。
- Let's do this again sometime. 让我们有时间再做一次。
- Let's not leave it so long next time. 让我们下次不要等这么长时间再聚。
- See you this weekend for tennis? 这个周末我们打网球时见?
- Give me a call next time you're in town. 下次你来这里给我电话啊。