M:噢,老板是因为他感冒而不跟你握手,生怕把病菌传给你。他这样作是很有礼貌,也很体谅别人,绝对不是要侮辱你。He's not insulting you。
陈:我可有点担心,开会的时候一直在想是不是老板对我不高兴而不跟我握手。
M:I'm sorry, I should have explained。我应该告诉你有的时候是不能握手。比如说生病的时候,就像你老板那样。The key is to explain and apologize right away.
陈:对了,我想起来了,我爸爸有一个老朋友在二次世界大战中手臂受了伤,连拿笔和筷子都不方便,所以他也没法和人握手。
M:对,我表哥上星期去滑雪,把手腕骨摔断了,还挂上了绷带。他当然没法握手。
但是在这种情况下,必须马上解释和道歉 -- an apology and explanation should be offered immediately.
陈: 那就是说,除了生病或受伤,在一般情况下都不能拒绝和别人握手,对吗?
M:You're right! Exchanging handshakes is a vital part of doing business. Refusing to shake hands is an insult. If you are unable to shake hands because of illness or injury, apologize and explain immediately.
陈:Thank you Mary. Let's shake hands!
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