王强口语 第二册 Read Text 003

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Friendliness¹
In the U.S., saying hello to people is just a friendly gesture.  It's a democratic habit that treats friends and strangers alike.  However, it doesn't mean that someone is trying to make friends.  Foreigners sometimes mistake an American's friendliness for genuine friendship, and wind up feeling hurt or believing that the Americans are really superficial in their friendships.  But Americans call almost everyone they know "friends," even when they are only acquaintances.  True friendship is just as precious in the U.S. as it is anywhere.

1 friendliness   

n.友谊，亲切，亲密

参考例句：

• Behind the mask of friendliness,I know he really dislikes me.在友善的面具后面，我知道他其实并不喜欢我。
• His manner was a blend of friendliness and respect.他的态度友善且毕恭毕敬。