题目内容
Sometimes,you'd better use pen and paper than open up your mouth to convey just the right emotion. Margaret Shepherd,author of The Art of Civilized Conversation,shares these proper occasions.
* Condolences (吊唁) At first,everything is a blur (模糊不清) for the bereaved (死者的亲友) so it's comforting to have notes to read later at their own pace. I For instance, "I know you're going to be busy with family right now,but in a few weeks,Fm going to call you so we can have coffee together."Then do it.
* 2 An apology is easier to put on paper―you're calmer and you can choose better words and take more care with what you say. Apologize very clearly and don't use weasel words (推诿词) like "I'm sorry if you were upset by me." 3
* Praises If you compliment people to their face,they often feel they should be modest,but a written note can be savored (品味) in private. For example, "I really appreciate your patience as I learn to stop drinking."
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A request to work on a campaign,help out a fundraiser―put them all on paper to avoid putting people on the spot.
* Thank You Most of us think we're covered if we've verbally thanked someone or sent an email,but if the person put effort into a gathering or a gift,you should put effort into making a thankyou note. I am strongly agreed that people should hand write a thankyou note for a hand cooked dinner rather than call the next day and talk about how fun it was. They just saw you the night before!5
A. And remember to use your pen instead of words always.
B. Finish with something appreciative,such as "Thanks for putting up with me."
C. Make an Offer
D. A Request for Help
E. Give them something to look forward to.
F. Apologies
G. And there isn't a person on earth who doesn't appreciate a thankyou note.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
在很多场合,用笔纸来表达想法往往比语言更合适。
1. E从下文的''I'm going to call you so we can have coffee together."可以看出,便条应能给死者亲友带来希望.,故答案为E。
2. F从上下文的内容及副标题的格式来看,下文应该是关于"apologies"方面的事。故答案为F。
3. B B选项中"putting up with"意为"忍受、容忍"符合此处"道歉"的主题,,
4. D从下文的内容来看,标题和request有关。故答案为D.
5. G从上文可以看出a thankyou note的重要性。故答案为G