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商务英语:加薪

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   Feifei: Welcome to another episode1 of 6 Minute English with me Feifei.

  Neil: And me Neil.
  Feifei: We’re talking about pay and what people earn today and Neil have you brought a salary fact to get us started?
  Neil: I have! The United Nations International Labour Organisation2 or the ILO has been looking at earnings3 around the world, and they’ve worked out the average person’s monthly4 salary. So, how much do you think it is?
  Feifei: How much does the average person earn? What, in dollars?
  Neil: Yep, US dollars. Per month.
  Feifei: Hmm… I’d say, hmmm, about $5,000 a month.
  Neil: $5,000 a month, are you sure?
  Feifei: Yes, am I right?
  Neil: Well, Feifei you’re absolutely wrong, I’m pleased to say. According to the ILO, the average worker earns $1,480 a month.
  Feifei: Wow, I was a bit generous there…
  Neil: Yes, very out of character!
  Feifei: Hmmm, that is a lot less than I was expecting… there’ll be a lot of people asking for pay rises then?
  Neil: I suppose there will! Are you going to be one of them?
  Feifei: You know me Neil…
  Neil: Yes I do. Do you feel a role-play coming on?
  Feifei: Do you know what - I think I do!
  Neil: Can I be the boss?
  Feifei: No, I think it’s actually my turn to be the boss.
  Neil: Every time, every time… so, you are the boss?
  Feifei: I am the boss! I don’t remember being the boss. Anyway let’s get on with the role-play: I’m the boss and you’re asking me for a pay rise. Ready?
  Neil: Ready!
  Role-play
  Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
  Feifei: Sure, What can I do for you?
  Neil: OK. Well, it’s a bit difficult, but I think I should have a pay rise.
  Feifei: OK and why do you feel like that?
  Neil: Well, I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility recently and I really believe that I’ve grown in the job. My last project was very successful and I just think I should be rewarded.
  Feifei: OK, well, what kind of rise are you thinking of?
  Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
  Feifei: 5%... Hmm… Well, let me think about it and get back to you.
  Neil: OK, thank you.
  Feifei: Ooooh, you’re very persuasive5 Neil!
  Neil: Haha! It’s all in the technique.
  Feifei: Let’s ask Business Betty to tell us more. Are you there Betty?
  Neil / FF: It’s Business Betty!
  Neil: Ah Betty, wonderful to see you. Looking fantastic as ever, you’ve been on holiday?
  BB: Thank you Neil. Yeah, lovely, Costa Brava, very nice.
  Neil: With a destination like that, I am sure you earn a lot more than $1,480 a month, don’t you?
  BB: Neil, Neil, Neil, you should really know that in British culture, it’s terribly impolite to ask people how much they earn.
  Neil: Sorry Betty, yes, you’re quite right. I shouldn’t ask you that. But can I ask you to tell us how to ask for a pay rise?
  BB: You most certainly can Neil. There are a few things to remember when you’re asking for a pay rise. First, make sure it’s a good time to ask.
  Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
  BB: Next, use verbs like ‘think’, ‘feel’ and ‘believe’. And use adverbs like ‘really’ for added emphasis6.
  Neil: I think I should have a pay rise. I really believe that I’ve grown in the job.
  BB: Give reasons why you should get a pay rise:
  Neil: I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility lately. My last project was very successful.
  BB: Be clear about what you want:
  Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
  BB: And always, always be polite.
  Neil: OK, thank you, please. Thank you, please, please.
  BB: So to sum up: if you’re asking for a pay rise, make sure it’s a good time, use phrases like ‘I really think’, give your reasons, say what you want and be polite! Anything else I can do for you?
  Neil: No Betty. You’ve done more than enough already, thanks Betty.
  BB: Then I’ll be on my way. Goodbye!
  Neil / FF: Bye!
  Neil: Full of good advice our Betty!
  Neil: Let’s do the role-play again shall we?
  Feifei: Shall we?
  Role-play
  Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
  Feifei: Sure, What can I do for you?
  Neil: OK. Well, it’s a bit difficult, but I think I should have a pay rise.
  Feifei: OK and why do you feel like that?
  Neil: Well, I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility recently and I really believe that I’ve grown in the job. My last project was very successful and I just think that should be rewarded.
  Feifei: OK, well, what kind of rise are you thinking of?
  Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
  Feifei: 5%... Hmm… Well I’ll think about it and get back to you.
  Neil: OK, thank you.
  Neil: Only 5%, that’s not much to ask, is it? Maybe I should have gone for 10%?
  Feifei: Neil, we’ve finished the role-play.
  Neil: 15%? Final offer.
  Feifei: It’s done. No, I can’t give you a pay rise Neil, I am not your boss really. I’ll buy you a drink after work instead. Is that OK?
  Neil: Champagne7?
  Feifei: No, a drink - a pint8 of beer. Right, I think that brings us to the end of today’s programme. Neil?
  Neil: Yes that’s all. Good luck to you at home if you’re asking for a pay rise anytime soon and join us again for more 6 Minute English.
  Neil / FF: Bye!

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1 episode Titzy     
n.(作品的一段)情节,插曲,系列事件中之一
参考例句:
  • The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
  • This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。
2 organisation organisation     
n.组织,安排,团体,有机休
参考例句:
  • The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
  • His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。
3 earnings rrWxJ     
n.工资收人;利润,利益,所得
参考例句:
  • That old man lives on the earnings of his daughter.那个老人靠他女儿的收入维持生活。
  • Last year there was a 20% decrease in his earnings.去年他的收入减少了20%。
4 monthly 7EixE     
adj.每月的,持续一个月的,每月发生的;adv.每月,按月; n.月刊;(复数)monthlies:月经
参考例句:
  • The rent on his apartment was his biggest monthly expense.他的房租是每个月最大的开支。
  • The monthly rent is $15,inclusive of light and water.每月租金15美元,包括水电费在内。
5 persuasive 0MZxR     
adj.有说服力的,能说得使人相信的
参考例句:
  • His arguments in favour of a new school are very persuasive.他赞成办一座新学校的理由很有说服力。
  • The evidence was not really persuasive enough.证据并不是太有说服力。
6 emphasis bPPz0     
n.强调,重点,重要性
参考例句:
  • The emphasis has shifted markedly in recent years.最近几年重点已经明显改变了。
  • Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.将会特别强调口语训练。
7 champagne iwBzh3     
n.香槟酒;微黄色
参考例句:
  • There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
  • They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。
8 pint 1NNxL     
n.品脱
参考例句:
  • I'll have a pint of beer and a packet of crisps, please.我要一品脱啤酒和一袋炸马铃薯片。
  • In the old days you could get a pint of beer for a shilling.从前,花一先令就可以买到一品脱啤酒。
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