Lesson 1.Workplace

• M:Hey Rachel,how are you?
• W:I'm good but I'm bit nervous.
• M: Why?
• W:Because I'm starting at a new company in a couple of days, but I don't really know how to introduce myself to a new group of people.
• M: The first day at a company is nerve-racking,right? You meet so many new faces and they all know each other as well. That is even worse. But there are some things you should do on your first day.
• W: I'd love some advice.
• M: Ok. A firm handshake, that is key, to project confidence, but not too hard,you don't want to hurt the other person, but not too flimsy as well.I hate a wet flimsy handshake.

So if you are feeling nervous and sweaty,

perhaps give your hand a wipe as well.

• W: Oh, like a handkerchief in my pocket or something.
• M:Yeah, absolutely. If you don't have that, just go the back of your skirt or trousers.
• W:No, that's a great idea.
• M: Because when it's a sweaty hand...
• W:Clammy hands.
• M:They are going to call you clammy hands at the company.
• W:Alright,so a firm handshake is really important.
• M:And then eye contact as well.
• M:And a big smile, I think that always helps, it makes people feel more comfortable.
• W:Yeah that's true, that definitely will leave a great first impression.
• M:As long as you don't have something stuck in your teeth. Again, check.
• W: I'll have to get a mirror and check my teeth. That's for sure. Alright so you're saying a firm handshake is important, good eye contact,those show that I'm confident and then a friendly smile will show that I'm at ease and that I'm comfortable with surroundings.
• M: Sure, and then maybe the last, remember people's names.
• W: Oh, right!
• M: And when you say your name as well, project it loudly so they remember you.
• W: But you know, there's so many people that I have to meet. How do I remember all their names?
• M: I think writing it down as soon as you can, at the earliest possible opportunity. But I think that's about it. And I think you'll be fine, Rachel.
• W: You think so? Alright, well I can't wait to use that advice on my first day at my new company.
• M: Fingers crossed.
• W: thank you.

nerve-racking[adj.nurv-ing] stressful,

exhausting

new face(s):new people

firm: not soft;solid,hard,tight

key: important,crucial,vital

project [v.pruh-jekt]: to give or express a clear impression of one's thoughts or personality;make an image

flimsy[adj. flim-zee]:weak,without strength,unstable

clammy[adj.klam-ee]:cold and damp, covered with moisture;wet,sweaty

clammy hands:(a person with)sweaty hands

to leave an impression (on someone): to provide a lasting memory for someone

at ease: without worry or anxiety

writing it down: to make a note of something; to record something in writing

keep one's fingers crossed: to wish someone luck; to hope for a good outcome for someone

nervous: 緊張的

starting: 開始

company: 公司

couple : 夫妻

introduce: 介紹

nerve-racking:傷腦筋

advice: 建議

firm handshake: 堅定的握手

wipe: 擦拭

Clammy hands: 濕冷的手

eye contact: 眼神接觸

leave a great first impression: 留下良好的第一印象

stuck: 卡住

comfortable with surroundings: 對周圍環(huán)境感到舒適

project: 項目

earliest: 最早的

opportunity: 機會