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Tips for a Happier Workplace

You don’t have to be friends with your co-workers, but you do need to be friendly. Read on for fresh ways to make your office a kinder, gentler place.

◆Give a happy “Hello! ”in the morning

Do you walk into the office, eyes down, and immediately start work? If so, you are likely to find that co-workers ignore(忽視)you or avoid you. 1.It’s really amazing how fast this small gesture can change unfriendly workplace relations.

◆Learn the art of small talk

Ask your co-workers about their interests—their favorite music, movies, and books, as well as their hobbies. 2.Once you know what catches their imagination, pick up stories from newspapers or magazines to help start conversations.

◆Ask what they think

People love to be asked for their opinion, so go out of your way to ask, “What do you think of this report? ” or “How do you think I should deal with this situation? ” 3.

◆Avoid gossip(流言飛語)

4.So return the favor. When a co-worker walks towards you bearing a piece of gossip, respond(回應)with, “Really? ”and then change the subject or get back to work. If you don’t respond, the gossiper will move on.

◆5.

To win friends at work, start with good office etiquette(禮節(jié)). There’s nothing more frustrating(令人沮喪的)to busy co-workers than to have their emails and phone messages ignored. Your silence doesn’t just make their jobs harder; it also conveys(傳達)an unpleasant message: You are unimportant to me.

A. Stop complaining.

B. Return calls and emails immediately.

C. Then give the advice giver a silent thank-you.

D. Always work as hard as anyone working for you.

E. You don’t want anyone talking about you behind your back, right?

F. Showing an interest in them will make them feel comfortable around you.

G. Get into the habit of greeting your co-workers with a smile as you arrive in the morning.

 

Answer 1

1.G

2.F

3.C

4.E

5.B

【解析】

1.選G。根據(jù)前面的內(nèi)容可知進入辦公室不看別人, 立刻工作, 會令同事忽視你, 那么可推知正確的做法應為進入辦公室要和別人打招呼, 故選G項。

2.2】選F。前面說要求了解同事的興趣, 這樣做表明你對他們感興趣, 那么他們就會感覺和你在一起很舒服。故選F項。

3.3】選C。從前面的問題可看出你在征求別人的意見, 那么之后就要向給你建議的人表示感謝, 故選C項。

4.4】選E。根據(jù)本段的主題以及后句So return the favor. 可知選E項。

5.5】選B。根據(jù)本段可知忽視他們的郵件或短信是非常令他們沮喪的事情, 故應該立刻回復他們的短信或郵件。