How to Talk言谈
Speak Clearly
Pronounce your words—don't race through1  them. A good way to force yourself to slow down is to pause and take a breath every two sentences.
语音清晰
吐字清晰——语速不要太快。迫使自己放慢速度的一个窍门就是两句一停，吸口气。

It makes you sound calm and collected2, not like you're scattered3 or a mess. And the cooler you sound, the cooler you'll look.
这样让人觉得你冷静镇定，而不是乱麻似的一团糟。你讲话听起来越是冷静，你看上去就越酷。

Use Correct Grammar
Talk in complete sentences, and always avoid slang4. If you're unsure of what a word means, don't use it—you might embarrass yourself.
语法准确
说话完整，避免俚语。别用自己没有把握的单词——否则你会让自己陷入尴尬。
You'll sound bright and articulate5. And adults think highly of smart individuals.
你听起来能说会道，聪明伶俐。而且成年人对聪明人评价很高。

Give a Compliment6
When you first meet someone, find something nice to say. If you can't think of anything specific, say, “I've heard great things about you.”
学会赞美
和别人初次见面时，赞美别人的优点。要是想不出具体的事情，就说：“我听说过一些关于你的了不起的事情。”

How to Act举止
Offer a Handshake
When you meet someone new (not casually—like at school—but at an interview or a formal gathering), shake her hand. Squeeze8  it as hard as you'd squeeze a peach to check if it's soft enough to eat.
主动握手
与人初次见面时（不是在学校里偶然邂逅——而是在会晤上或是在正式的聚会上认识的），与她主动握手。握手时力量要恰到好处，用力程度要像你去捏一个桃子，看它是否软得可吃一样。
Look Interested
As soon as you meet a new person, smile (but not for more than a few seconds or it'll look insincere11 ). As your conversation progresses, nod at the right times and lean very slightly toward her.
兴致盎然
初次与人见面，要微笑（几秒钟就足够，不然会显得你很虚伪）。谈话时，适当的时候要点头示意，并向她微微靠拢。

This kind of positive body language is the simplest and clearest way to indicate that you're a happy, upbeat12  person with lots of confidence in herself.
这是一种肯定的身体语言：它以最简单、最明确的方式表明你活泼快乐，积极向上，而且对她信心十足。

Make Eye Contact
Look into people's eyes while they're talking—don't glance over13  their shoulder or at other people walking by. If you're uncomfortable holding their gaze, stare between their eyes instead.
眼睛交流
对方讲话时要直视对方的眼睛——不要看着对方的肩膀背后或者旁边经过的人。如果你觉得在对方的注视下不舒服的话，就看其两眼之间的位置。

This proves you're giving undivided attention14—that you respect this person and what she has to say. If you're constantly looking elsewhere, you'll seem rude.
这表明你全神贯注地看着她——你尊重她和她所说的一切。如果你一直看着其他地方，就会显得很无礼。

 

1. race through 快速做完
2. collected   adj. 镇定的；泰然自若的
3. scattered  adj. 分散的，凌乱的
4. slang   n. 俚语
5. articulate   adj. （指人）能用词语把意思表达清楚的
6. compliment   n. 赞美；恭维
7. flatter   v. (通常用于被动语态) 使（某人）感到高兴或荣幸
8. squeeze  v. 捏；挤
9. in sb.'s favour 对某人有利
10. heartfelt  adj. 衷心的
11. insincere   adj. 不真诚的；不诚恳的
12. upbeat   adj. 乐观的
13. glance over 匆匆一看；浏览
14. give one's undivided attention (to sth./sb.) 全神贯注（于某事物或某人）
15. gracious  adj. 和善的；有礼貌的；大方的
16. MTV Movie Awards  MTV电影颁奖典礼
17. outfit   n. 一套衣服（尤指用于某场合的）
18. play it safe 谨慎行事
19. style [stail] v. 设计
20. flip [flip] v. （用手指）轻抛；轻掷
21. twirl   v. （用手指）缠绕，盘旋，卷曲
22. rub sb. the wrong way （无意中）惹人生气，触怒别人
23. manicure  v. 修剪（指甲）
24. file [fail] v. 用锉刀锉光滑或成形
25. well-groomed adj. 衣着考究的，干净整洁的
26. put together 搭配某物；把某物结合成一整体