Greetings in Business

Proper etiquette is important in business greetings. Make sure to use polite language such as "please" and "thank you". Appropriate titles and gestures should also be used. Shaking hands is common in most English speaking countries. It is also important to smile.

在商务场合的问候中,正确运用礼仪非常重要。务必使用礼貌用语,比如“请”、“谢谢”等。另外还要注意使用正确的头衔和手势。在绝大多数英语国家,握手是非常普遍的动作。最后微笑也是很重要的。

Tips

•Introduce yourself with name and title.

介绍自己的姓名和头衔。

•Shake hands.

握手。

•Express happiness to meet the other person.

表示很高兴见到对方。

•Give or accept directions.

告诉对方接下来做什么或者接受对方的提议。

Useful Phrases

•Please have a seat.

请坐。

•Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.

谢谢您同意与我会面。

•He'll be right with you.

他马上就过来。

•Can I offer you something to drink?

您想喝点什么吗?

•My pleasure.

这是我应该做的。

Pair Practice

A: Hello. I'm Mia Conners.

A: 您好,我是Mia Conners。

B: Hi Mia. I'm David Sinclair, and this is my partner Gina Evans. (hold out hand to shake)

B: 您好,Mia。我是David Sinclair,这是我的搭档Gina Evans。(握手)

A: Nice to meet you Mr. Sinclair and Ms Evans. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.

A: 您好,Sinclair先生。您好,Evans女士。谢谢你们今天抽出时间与我会面。

B: It's our pleasure. And please, call us David and Gina. Can I take your coat?

B: 这是我们应该做的。另外,叫我们David和Gina就可以了。需要我帮您拿外套吗?

A: Thank you.

A: 谢谢。

B: No problem. Please take a seat and we'll be right with you.

B: 没事。请稍坐片刻,我们马上就过来。