生活英语听力文章第40期:学会握手(1)（打印版）

Hi!everybody, this is Tod Smith with Little Things Matter.In this lesson we will explore the specifics of handshake etiquette 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 lasting impressions. 第一印象是永久性的。

The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the timing demonstrate your poise and confidence and will inevitably 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 analyzed your handshake? 但说实话，你上次和别人握手是什么时候呢?

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?

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 initiate 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。

生活英语听力文章 第40期:学会握手(1)（在线收听）

生活英语听力文章第40期:学会握手(1)（在线收听）