美国文化背景3

The Most Cool Oral English
I lost my way. 我迷路了。 She is still mad at me. 她还在生我的气。 I'll get even with him one day. 我总有一天跟他扯平 Hit the ceiling. 大发雷霆。 I'm dying to see you. 我很想见你。 I swear by the god. 我对天发誓。 Nothing tricky. 别耍花招。

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Use last names with people you do not know: Address people using their title (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms, Dr, Professor) and their last names. Always use "Ms" when addressing women: It is important to use "Ms" when addressing a woman. Only use "Mrs" when the woman has asked you to do so

The Most Cool Oral English
It‘s up in the air. 尚未确定。 I am all ears. 我洗耳恭听。 Get cold feet. 害怕做某事。 Good for you! 好得很！ Go ahead. 继续。 Help me out. 帮帮我。 Lose head. 丧失理智。 Talk truly. 有话直说。
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None of my business. 不关我事。 It doesn‘t work. 不管用。 I don't care. 我不在乎。 Not so bad. 不错。 No way! 不可能！ Don't flatter me. 过奖了。 Your are welcome. 你太客气了。 It is a long story. 一言难尽。
IV. Public Behavior
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Don't hold hands: Same sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the United States.

The Most Cool Oral English

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Wait and see. 等着瞧。 Why so blue？ 怎么垂头丧气？ What brought you here？ 什么风把你吹来了？ You never know. 世事难料。 I'm not in a good mood. 没有心情（做某事）。 He is a fast talker. 他是个吹牛大王。 I'm bored to death. 我无聊死了。 Bottoms up! 干杯！
Some Taboos in talking with Americans
I. General Points to Remember
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Most Americans only speak English: While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English. Don't expect them to understand your native language.
V. The Most Cool Oral English
mention it. 没关系，别客气。 Who knows! 天晓得！ It is not a big deal! 没什么了不起！ Come on! 快点，振作起来！ Don't take ill of me. 别生我气。 Hope so. 希望如此。 Go down to business. 言归正传。

The Most Cool Oral English
Who wants？ 谁稀罕？ Follow my nose. 凭直觉做某事。 Cheap skate! 小气鬼！ Good luck! 祝你好运！ Gild the lily. 画蛇添足。 Make it. 达到目的，获得成功 I wonder if you can give me a lift？ 能让我搭一程吗？

The Most Cool Oral English
He is the pain on neck. 他真让人讨厌。 It‘s up to you. 由你决定。 He has a quick eye. 他的眼睛很锐利。 Shoot the breeze. 闲谈。 Tell me when! 随时奉陪！ It is a small world! 世界真是小！ Not at all. 根本就不（用）。 Let's play it by ear. 让我们随兴所至。
II. Conversation Tips
Be careful when expressing ideas about race, religion or other sensitive topics: The United States is a multi-cultural society. Especially in the last few years, Americans are trying very hard to be sensitive to other cultures and ideas. Talking about sensitive topics like religion or beliefs, is often avoided in order to be sure not to offend someone of a different belief system. This is often referred to as being "politically correct"
III. Addressing People
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Americans prefer informal: In general, Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with colleagues and acquaintances.

The Most Cool Oral English
General Points to Remember
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Americans have difficulties understanding foreign accents: Many Americans are not used to foreign accents. This requires patience from both of you!

The Most Cool Oral English
Between us. 你知，我知。 Big mouth! 多嘴驴！ Anything urgent ？ 有急事吗？ How about eating out？ 外面吃饭怎样？ Don't over do it. 别太过分了。 Can you dig it？ 你搞明白了吗？ I'm afraid I can't. 我恐怕不能。 You want a bet？ 你想打赌吗？
II. Conversation Tips
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Talk about sports: Americans love sports! However, they love American sports. When speaking about football, most Americans understand "American Football", not soccer.
III. Addressing People
III. Addressing People

2. Many Americans prefer first names: Americans often prefer using first names, even when dealing with people in very different positions. Americans will generally say, "Call me Tom." and then expect you to remain on a first name basis.
IV. Public Behavior
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Always shake hands: Americans shake hands when greeting each other. This is true for both men and women. Other forms of greeting such as kissing on the cheeks, etc., is generally not appreciated.
IV. Public Behavior
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Look your partner in the eye: Americans look each other in the eyes when they are speaking as a way of showing that they are sincere.

The Most Cool Oral English
I might hear a pin drop. 非常寂静。 Why are you so sure？ 怎么这样肯定？ Is that so？ 是这样吗？ Don‘t get loaded. 别喝醉了。 Don‘t get high hat. 别摆架子。 That rings a bell. 听起来耳熟。 Sleeping on both ears. 睡的香。 Play hooky. 旷工、旷课。
II. Conversation Tips
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Talk about work: Americans commonly ask "What do you do?". It's not considered impolite (as in some countries) and is a popular topic of discussion between strangers.
II. Conversation Tips
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Speak about location: Americans love to talk about location. When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place. For example: "Oh, I have a friend who studied in Los Angeles. He says it's a beautiful place to live." Most Americans will then willingly talk about their experiences living or visiting that particular city or area.