在办公室里你就可以用一些稍微正式一点的英语表达方式,就像以下这些习惯用法:
• Hi, John. How are you doing?
• How’s your day going?
• We’re sure having a busy/slow day today.
• Have you heard the news about ________?
• (on Friday周五): Have you got any plans for the weekend?
• (on Monday周一): How was your weekend?
• I don’t think we’ve met – I’m Shayna.
• So, where are you from?
• What did you think of the speaker?
• That was an excellent workshop – I learned a lot. How about you?
• Nice to meet you!
• How do you two know each other?
• So, what do you do for a living? (= what is your job?)
• What are you studying?
• How long have you been (a journalist / doing yoga / interested in music)?
• How did you get into it?
和陌生人搭话的秘诀是,就当前所处情景发表评论。下面有几个例子,教你什么场合说什么话:
• 美术馆At an art gallery: “That’s an interesting painting. What do you think of it?”
• 酒吧At a bar: “This is a great song – I love Latin music. How about you?”
• 体育比赛现场At a sports game: “Wow, that was a great play! So, who’s your favorite player?”
• 咖啡厅At a cafe: “Boy, do I need a coffee!”
• 音乐会或者重大活动At a concert or event: “What a great turnout! Have you ever been here before?”
• 操场At a playground: “My kids are sure full of energy today!