How to keep a nearly lost friendship alive
There are times when a friendship has to go through huge tests. It is a battle between staying together and moving away from each other. 36 .More often than not, it is pride that destroys a friendship.
Relax your pride. This is easy to say, but very difficult to do. You may ask yourself, “Why should I say sorry when he does not show any regret for what he has done?” 37 .If you find yourself saying any of these things, you should understand that it is your pride talking. Allowing your pride to control your feelings will leave you bitter and confused.
Talk about the problem. Face the problem calmly. 38 .it may sound silly, but it could certainly heal the wounds that you have caused each other. If you avoid facing the problem, your pain will only grow. Remember, you want to keep the friendship and not worsen the problem.
Laugh about it. 39 .After some time, when both of you have become calm and renewed your confidence in each other, go back to the time when you had nearly fallen apart. Laugh about your foolishness, and promise to never let pride take over your friendship.
Friendship is a valuable thing. 40 .Rapport(融洽的关系)is what creates a friendship. Love,understanding,acceptance and forgiveness are what lead to a long-lasting friendship.
A. Try to save your friendship.
B. It cannot be bought or demanded.
C. It is often said that laughter is the best medicine.
D. Do not wait for the other person to make the first move.
E. There are many various reasons why a friendship breaks up.
F. Write a letter and read it out loud to the other person.
G. You may also say, “I have not done anything wrong, and I don’t want to say sorry.”
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—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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