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If you only had one minute, or even just 20
seconds, to establish a good relationship with someone you've never met before, how would you do it? Here
are three A's that you may find
helpful.
Awareness
Getting along with others requires an
awareness of three things-the environment, time, and the person you are
meeting. . The setting (e.g., a church versus a gym)
decides how you communicate and even what you should wear. Time is also
important. Do you have hours, minutes, or just seconds? The less you have, the
more you need to think about what you will say and how you will say it.
While an awareness of the setting and time is
important, so is our awareness of others. Our immediate assessment of others,
their mood and emotional state, contributes to getting along. Approaching
someone when they are stressed may not be the best thing to do. .
Acceptance
Since ancient times, the wise have said,
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." This is especially true in
foreign countries. . Change how you do things, how you dress, how
you greet, how you talk, so that you will fit in. Don't resist and don't
insist that you have things your way, or that you know better. It is, once
more, not about you. It is about two things-the setting and fitting in with
others. Respect the beliefs, norms, customs, and practices of those you wish to
engage. Mirror those around you. It's
the secret that wise men have used since ancient times. .
Approachable
.
Smiling works to a point, but you must make welcoming eye contact. Your body
language should say, "I am friendly and approachable."
A. It is no different
today
B. You need to respond
with a smile
C. And it also applies
in the other settings
D. An awareness of the
environment gives you a head start
E. Instead, waiting
just a half-hour can make all the difference
F. If you want to be
liked or fit in, you must be both accessible and friendly
G. But we can't expect others to do for us what we should be
doing for ourselves
答案:【1】D【2】E【3】C【4】A【5】F