When you ask people how to make friends as an adult, they usually give you suggestions like, “just get out there,“ “join a dance class,” or, “try speed dating.” ___13___ After all, making friends does require us to get out into the world and take a few emotional risks.
Most of the time, however, we are not lacking for ideas on where to meet people. ___14___ For this reason, most people find that reconnecting with themselves is a first step towards reconnecting with others.
If you feel tired, out of shape, or sad, most of the time, making friends is going to be extremely difficult. ___15___ Start small. Use the 1 - minute technique to gradually increase your commitment to exercise. Get out into nature. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up every hour to stretch. Try gentle yoga(瑜伽).
While you build up your body, don’t forget to nourish (滋养) your mind. Write down one thing every day that you are grateful for. ___16___ Learn to become your own best friend.
____17___ Instead of relying on our social circumstances to bring people into our lives, we need to change ourselves first and then invite people into our lives.
A. On the surface, these are fine suggestions.
B. Spend a few minutes every day in reflection.
C. It will be even more difficult when you are an adult.
D. We are missing the motivation and self-confidence to get started.
E. We only need to know how to start a conversation with strangers.
F. Making friends as an adult is possible, but it requires a new approach.
G. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things that you can do to increase your physical and emotional resources.
ADGBF
—Good afternoon. My name is Peter. I’m the general manager of the personnel department. I’ll be interviewing you. Please sit down.
— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 62 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
—OK. Tell me about yourself…your personality.
— 63 . I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm. I never scream at my employees. And I’ve never lost my temper.
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—I think I’m good at solving problems. 65 . I also love challenges. I work well under pressure. When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager. I like your ambition. You’re very confident and motivated. We like that here at Microsoft. Well, our interview is over……
A. I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job B. I enjoy approaching problems directly C. Nice to meet you D. What are your strengths E. I owe my success to my employees F. Tell me about your work experience G. I think I’m very level-headed |
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