Molly: Hey buddy, how are you doing?
Gordon: Better than usual. Thanks for asking. How about yourself?
Molly: I am as fit as a fiddle and as happy as a kid in a candy store.
Gordon: You seem to be in a good mood.
Molly: I am trying to have a positive attitude toward my job and my life.
Gordon: Even when studying Everyday English? Sometimes learning can be very difficult.
Molly: Always look on the bright side. You are learning useful words and ideas that will come in handy one day.
Gordon: Right you are, buddy.
Molly: That which does not kill you makes you stronger.
Gordon: Go on, tell me more. I am very interested in hearing more.
莫莉：嘿，伙计，最近怎么样？
戈登：不错， 谢谢你关心我， 你自己怎么样？
莫莉：我很好，现在我觉得自己很健康，感觉和我小时候在糖果店一样。
戈登：你看起来心情很棒啊！
莫莉：哈，我正试着对工作和生活报一个乐观的态度！
戈登：甚至在学"每日英语"的时候？有时候学习是艰苦的。
莫莉：要一直看到事情好的一面。“每日英语”经常教给我们很有用的单词，并且说不定哪一天我们就能用上呢！
戈登：你说的也对，伙计。
莫莉：而且，多学点东西也不会少你一块肉，学得越多，你就觉得越充实。
戈登：哇，接着讲，我想听到更多。
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New Words（生词）
1) Buddy （伙计，兄弟，朋友）: (n) friend, pal
This is my buddy John, he came all the way from New York City just to meet me.
这是我的伙计约翰，他是大老远专程从纽约赶来看我的。
2)Courage （勇气，胆量）: (n) bravery, strength of heart
You must have courage when you start a new job.
你必须有勇气才能挑战开始另一份工作。
3) Encourage （鼓励，激励，支）: (v) help, assist, inspire
My favorite teacher encouraged me to become an artist.
我最喜欢的老师鼓励我成为一个艺术家。
4) Promote（推销，推广，筹划）: (v) advertise, introduce
My company is promoting a new kind of hand-held computer.
我的公司正在推广一种新的手提电脑。
5) Fit as a fiddle（健康，强壮）: (idiom) healthy, strong
To be a good soccer, player one must be as fit as a fiddle.
要成为一个足球运动员必须很强壮。
Lessons（课文）
Things to Do to Encourage and Promote a Positive Attitude
鼓励和保持一个乐观的态度
1) Always keep eye contact with people you are talking to. Looking into someone's eye's promotes honesty. Plus when you smile, they will notice, and this will encourage everyone to have a positive attitude.
1〕总是和与你说话的人保持眼神的交流。诚实地看着他的眼睛，特别是当你笑的时候，你会发现你的笑容能使每一个人对你产生一个认可的态度。
Always use a professional handshake when you meet your old friend or someone new. (THE PROFESSIONAL HANDSHAKE: you shake the interviewer's hand firmly as you look him/her in the eye, while stating your name proudly. Even women should have a firm, but not TOO firm of a handshake. This shows that you are serious and professional about your occupation. Take the interviewer's hand when it is extended to you. Leave your arm in an L (90-degree angle). Shake twice, firmly, then let the hand drop away.
当你碰见你的老朋友或者和一个人初次见面，记着一定要与他们职业性的握手。（什么是职业性的握手？当你去面试时，你应该看着面试官的眼睛，坚定有力的和他握手，同时，大声的自信的报出你的名字。女人也应当和别人坚定有力的握手，但是要注意不要太用力。这会显示出你对你的职业是严肃和专业的。具体地讲，职业性的握手应该是这样的。当面试官的手伸向你时，也伸出你自己的手与他的手相握。让你的手臂成 一个90度的直角）的形状，坚定的轻微的摇晃两次，然后自然的抽回手。
The PROFESSIONAL handshake will create a business atmosphere of trust and equality. Your confidence will show that you are able and willing to do any job. This is the best way to make a good first impression and to show you have a positive attitude.
职业性的握手会营造一种相互信任和平等的商业气氛。你的自信会表现出你愿意并且有能力作任何工作。这可以说是给人们留下好的第一印象最好的方法并表示你有一个积极的态度。
2) Always look on the bright side. Always point out the positive or good aspects of everything and everyone. Every person has good traits, find them!
2〕总是看事情好的一面。总是尽量指出任何事任何人的肯定的和好的方面。每一个人都会有优点，关键是去发现她们。
3) Be willing to learn something new everyday.
3〕试着每一天都学点新东西。
4) Be ready to teach a buddy or coworker something new every day.
4〕每天都准备教你的朋友或同事一点新东西。
5) Useproductive synonyms for yes and no.
5〕你应当找出尽量多的同意词去替代"是"或者"不是"
a) Examples for YES: Of course. It would be my pleasure, Anything for you.
a)例如：表示“是”，你还可以说：当然；这是我的荣幸；
愿意效劳。
b) Examples for NO:
Sorry to say, I can't. I would be glad to, but I don't know how. Perhaps at another time. No thanks.
b)例如：表示 “不是”，你可以这样说：很抱歉，但我真的不能； 我很愿意，但我不知道怎样去做；也许下一次； 不了，谢谢你。
Dialogue（对话）: A Positive Attitude Everyday
天天都是乐观的态度
Gordon: Hi buddy, how's life?
Molly: Things couldn't be better. I'm having a great day.
Gordon: Cool, tell me about it.
Molly: I have been keeping a positive attitude and it has helped me a lot.
Gordon: Please explain.
Molly: Well, I gave my boss a professional handshake and a big smile. Then after she complimented me, I told her I deserved a raise.
Gordon: So you got a raise, great.
Molly: Well, not exactly. She turned down my request for a raise.
Gordon: So why do you still have a positive attitude? That would make me mad. Aren't you mad?
Molly: Of course not. I am happy to see I have the courage to ask for a raise. Now the boss and the other employees respect me more. Plus, I am sure if I keep working hard and keep a positive attitude, I will get that raise soon enough.
Gordon: Soon enough to get some extra money to buy me dinner tonight?
Molly: Sorry to say, no. However, I am sure if I smile at you and share my positive attitude, you will treat me to dinner, right?
Gordon: Anything for you.
戈登：嘿，朋友，你过的怎么样？
莫莉：我今天好极了，所有的事再好不过了！
戈登：太酷了，告诉我怎么回事。
莫莉：很久以来，我一直对生活抱着一种乐观的态度，并且这种态度给了我不少帮助。
戈登：为什么呢？
莫莉：我给了我的老板一个职业性的握手和一个灿烂的微笑。当她称赞我后我对她我想要 一个提升。
戈登：那你得到了提升，这太好了！
莫莉：不是，她没有给我一个提升。
戈登：那你为什么还能保持一种乐观的态度呢？如果是我，我会很生气的， 难道你不会吗？
莫莉：当然不会。我很高兴我有勇气向我的老板要求提升。现在，我的老板和同事们比以前更加尊重我了。我想如果我继续努力工作，继续保持这种肯定的态度，我会很快得到提升的。
戈登：会不会快到你能拿到多的钱今晚请我吃饭呢？
莫莉：很不好意思，不，但是如果我冲你微笑并且分给你一点我的乐观的态度，你不会不请我吃饭吧？
戈登：非常荣幸。 |
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