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(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
6. Lend a helping1 hand-When you arrive, ask if there is anything you can do to help. 6.伸出援助之手--当你到时,去询问有没有什么事需要你的帮助。
Often there are last minute things that need to be done and your offer will be appreciated. 通常在最后的几分钟里有许多事需要去做,如果你努力去做,会得到别人的感激。
It could be filling up glasses of water;taking stuff over to the table;or hundreds of other things. 可以是帮忙倒水,将东西端到桌上,还可以是很多其他的
If there's nothing to do, you can bet your offer will make an impression. 即使没有事情需要去做,你的提议也会给别人留下印象。
7. Be friendly-Make it a point to meet and greet each guest. 7.友好的--使它成为迎接每个人的要点。
A warm smile, a firm handshake if appropriate, and a comment of personal interest as you repeat his or her name will help everyone feel welcome. 一个温暖的微笑,在适当的情况下握手,个人兴趣的评论或者是重复别人的名字,都会使每个人感到受欢迎。
8. Participate in conversation-Be a respectful listener and observer. 8.参与谈话--是一个有礼貌的倾听者和观察者。
When others are speaking, focus your attention on the person talking. Don't interrupt. 当别人在说话时,集中你的注意力于别人的话中。
Don't be too quick to jump into the conversation, but do participate. 不要打断,不要太快的进入谈话,只是参与进去。
If negative or critical comments are made, try to redirect the discussion. 如果你有消极的批判的评论,努力去定向的讨论。
Be the voice of reason and encourage others to focus on the positives and not the negatives. 用理性的生音去鼓励别人集中于积极的方面而不是消极的方面。
These parties should be a time to celebrate and have fun. 这些当事人就会有时间去庆祝也会玩的开心。
9. Control your alcoholic2 drinking-While this seems like common sense, I have seen countless3 people make fools of themselves by over-drinking at parties. 9.控制你的饮酒--虽然这是常识,但是我见过许多傻瓜在派对上过度饮酒。
Make the decision in advance as to how many drinks you are going to have and then use your self-control to keep from having even one more. 提前做出决定,用你的自我控制能力去应付更多的酒场。
10. Pitch in unasked-When you attend events with family and "close" friends, look for the things you can do without being asked. 10.在未经要求的情况下--当你参加你的家人和亲近的朋友的聚会时,在没被要求的情况下去做你可以做的事情。
It could be picking up glasses laying around or taking out the trash that is overflowing4. 可以是把杯子拿起来放一圈或者扔掉满溢的垃圾。
My wife and I have always appreciated those who pitched in to help without having to be asked. 我和我的妻子经常去感谢那些在没有我们要求的情况下去帮助我们的人。
11. Help clean up-If you attend a party at someone's home, offer to help with the clean up. 11.帮忙清理--如果你参加一个别人家里的派对,要求去帮忙清理。
If they decline6 your offer, simply say, "I would enjoy helping you clean up. Would you please allow me to help you?" 如果他们拒绝你的提议,简单的说"我很乐意帮助你们清理,不知你是否需要我的帮助?"
When they accept your offer, help them clean up until the job is finished or until your host wants to take a break. 当他们接受你的提议,帮助他们清理直到一切工作都完成或者你的主人想去休息。
If they decline your help because they would rather continue the conversation in another room, ask them again when the party is over. 如果他们拒绝你的帮助是因为他们想继续在其他的房间里谈话,等到派对结束再次向他们要求。
12. Express appreciation-Tell your host and hostess how much you enjoyed the party, the meal, the fellowship7. 12.表达感谢--告诉你的主人和女主人你是多么的喜欢这个派对,这顿饭,这个联谊会。
Thank them for including you in the gathering8. Later, send a thank-you note. 感谢他们和你聚集在一起。最后,发一封感谢信。
Do you have any tips? If so, share them in the comments section below this post on littlethingsmatter.com 你有什么好的建议吗?如果有的话请在littlethingsmatter.com帖子下面留言。
I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 我想祝你圣诞快乐和新年快乐。
I hope each of you have a memorable9 weekend with your friends and family. 我希望你们每个人和你的朋友和家人都有一个难忘的周末。
Because I will be spending time with my family next week, my next post will be the first Tuesday in January. 因为下个周我会花时间和我的家人在一起,我的下一篇文章将会在1月份的第一个星期二发表。
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