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Be on time. Always keep to time when honoring a meeting, date or event. Being on time shows your respect for other people"s time.
守时是个好习惯。无论是开会、赴约，迟到都不好，这也是对其他准时到场的人的不尊重。
When you show up late, it says much about your personality and the kind of regard you show important things.
是否守时能反映你的为人，以及你对待重要事务的态度。
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In public, it is kind to hold the door open for others, especially when you see someone with arms full or who might have obvious difficulty entering.
在公共场合，遇到带小孩或手里拿着东西的路人，帮他们扶下门。
Never allow a door to slam on anyone following you.
勿不管身后人随意关门或放下门帘。
不过有一点要注意：
Avoid the awkwardness of
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holding a door open when someone is a certain distance away. This might cause them to hurry unnecessarily.
身后的人还在较远的地方时，就别打开门等着了，这会让别人不得不快步走过来。
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Be kind to people who serve you. Always say “thank you” to waiters, cashiers and food delivery staff.
对提供服务的人员表示感谢。上菜时的服务员、付款时的收银员、送外卖的送餐员，向他们说声谢谢。
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Respect the receptionist. It is kind to smile and acknowledge them when they are easily ignored by most people.
对门房、迎宾有礼貌，起码点头笑一下，他们往往是最容易被忽视的人。
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Be
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when other people are speaking to you. Keep eye contact, rather than
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through your bag or letting your attention drift away.
在同别人谈话的时候，保持注意力集中，最好能微笑看着对方的眼睛，而不是翻东西看书报，心不在焉。
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Remove your headphones before you speak to someone.
戴着耳机的时候不和別人说话，说话的时候拿掉耳机。
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At the end of a phone call with your boss or people older than you, it"s proper to make sure they hang up the phone first.
与长辈或上级通话结束时，等对方先挂断电话。
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Tell people they"re on a speakerphone. Alert the person you’re speaking with that others are present.
如果你用免提，要告知对方他讲话别人也能听到，最好关上门。
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