生活英语听力文章第40期:学会握手(1)_在线英语听力室

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Hi!everybody, this is Tod Smith with Little Things Matter.In this lesson we will explore the specifics of handshake etiquette¹ and examine how a handshake can enhance your brand. 大家好。我是托德·史密斯为您讲述“小事也重要”。本课将探讨握手礼仪的细节以及检验握手是如何加深别人对你的印象。

The impression you make on people through your handshake influences how they feel about you. 通过握手给人留下的第一印象影响到别人对你的感觉。

A proper handshake is even more important when meeting people for the first time. 正确握手在首次会面尤为重要。

First impressions are lasting² impressions. 第一印象是永久性的。

The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the timing³ demonstrate your poise⁴ and confidence and will inevitably⁵ set the tone for your relationship. 你的镇静和自信会体现在你伸手的方式，握手松紧度和握手时间上，这无疑会为你们的关系打下基础。

I know some of you are thinking, Come on Todd, I know how to shake someone’s hand. 你们当中有些人肯定在想：“得了吧，托德，握手谁不会啊!”

But realistically when was the last time you analyzed⁶ your handshake? 但说实话，你上次和别人握手是什么时候呢?

Consider these questions: 思考以下问题：

If you are a male and you meet a female, who should extend their hand first? 如果你是一位男士，你将要和一名女士见面，那么握手时谁应该先伸手呢?

If you are a male and you are meeting another male, who should extend his hand first? 如果你是一位男士，你将要和另一位男士见面，那么又该谁先伸手呢?

If you are a female and you are meeting a male, who should extend their hand first? 如果你是一名女士，将要会见一位男士，这时谁先伸手呢?

If you are a female and you are meeting another female, who should extend her hand first? 如果你是一名女士，将要与另一名女士见面，你们谁该先伸手呢?

Here are the answers: 以下就是答案：

If you are a male and you are meeting a female, you should wait for her to extend her hand first. If she does not initiate⁷ a handshake, do not be offended. 如果你是位男士并将会见一位女士，你应该等她先伸手，如果对方没有要和你握手的意思，就不会显得冒昧。

If you are a male and you are meeting another male, you should always extend your hand first. This is a sign of confidence and self-assurance. 如果你要和一位男士见面，你应该先伸手，这样能显示出你的自信。

If you are a female and you are meeting a male, you should extend your hand first. 如果你是名女士，在与男士见面的时候你要先伸手。

Even though women are a significant part of the business world, men are still confused about proper behavior. Be mindful and extend your hand. 即便女性在商业活动中举足轻重，男人们也会显得手足无措。

This will put the man at ease and is also sign of your confidence and self-assurance. 记住要先伸手，这样会让对方放松并显示你的自信。

If you are a female and you are meeting another female, my successful female friends tell me they always extend their hand first in a business setting. 如果你要和一名女性见面，在商务情景下，通常要先伸手，这是我从一位成功的女性朋友那得知的。

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1 etiquette
n.礼仪，礼节；规矩
参考例句：
The rules of etiquette are not so strict nowadays.如今的礼仪规则已不那么严格了。 According to etiquette,you should stand up to meet a guest.按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。

2 lasting
adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持
参考例句：
The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。 We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。

3 timing
n.时间安排，时间选择
参考例句：
The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。 The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。

4 poise
vt./vi. 平衡，保持平衡；n.泰然自若，自信
参考例句：
She hesitated briefly but quickly regained her poise.她犹豫片刻，但很快恢复了镇静。 Ballet classes are important for poise and grace.芭蕾课对培养优雅的姿仪非常重要。

5 inevitably
adv.不可避免地；必然发生地
参考例句：
In the way you go on,you are inevitably coming apart.照你们这样下去，毫无疑问是会散伙的。 Technological changes will inevitably lead to unemployment.技术变革必然会导致失业。

6 analyzed
v.分析( analyze的过去式和过去分词 )；分解；解释；对…进行心理分析
参考例句：
The doctors analyzed the blood sample for anemia. 医生们分析了贫血的血样。来自《简明英汉词典》 The young man did not analyze the process of his captivation and enrapturement, for love to him was a mystery and could not be analyzed. 这年轻人没有分析自己蛊惑著迷的过程，因为对他来说，爱是个不可分析的迷。来自《简明英汉词典》

7 initiate
vt.开始，创始，发动；启蒙，使入门；引入
参考例句：
A language teacher should initiate pupils into the elements of grammar.语言老师应该把基本语法教给学生。 They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics.他们想启动一次经济学讨论。

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生活英语听力文章 第40期:学会握手(1)

生活英语听力文章第40期:学会握手(1)