1) Use a CONCISE greeting
問候要簡潔明了
This point one is #1 because it's the first point of interaction, not to mention the most-commonly screwed up.
這一點是最重要的,因為這是相互交流的起點,如果這都做不好, 更不用說最常見的搞砸了。
And as Wikipedia notes, the greeting we choose, combined with our physical presentation (#2) are the biggest contributors to the mental image we leave someone with.
維基百科上面寫道,我們選擇的問候方式,和我們的身體表達(#2)是給別人留下印象的最主要方式。
Now, we all have that friend who manages to say too much when first meeting someone. He/she opens up into their relationship, pet, and family problems before the other part has muttered a “nice to meet you.”
現在,我們都有第一次和他人見面就說很多話的朋友。他/她在對方剛說出“很高興遇見你”之后就把他/她的戀愛關系、寵物、家庭問題告訴對方。
While there is a lot to be said for candid honesty and being passionate, this sort of greeting doesn't go too far in settings where you're being judged professionally or on some other merit.
雖然坦率誠實、富有激情也很不錯,但是這種問候在別人對你職業上的判斷或其他優點的判斷上沒什么好處。
Instead, you odds are much safer with a greeting like “pleasure's mine”. Then, let the other party do the talking. It's okay to plan this greeting in advance – the key is to say less and by doing this convey a position of power while commanding respect.
用像“很高興能為你效勞” 這樣的問候,你的優勢會更多一些。然后,讓對方來說話。提前想好問候語也沒關系——關鍵是少說, 通過這樣做,表示地位并贏得尊重。