Mingle with others before the meeting starts 在会议开始之前跟他人交流
If the opportunity presents itself go up to people and introduce yourself. If everyone don't know one another in the meeting room, make instroductions, starting with the person of the highest rank.
如果机会来了，就勇敢地向别人走去，大方地介绍自己。如果会议室里的每个人你都不认识，那么就从最高级别的人开始吧。
知识积累：
- go up to sw 前往，向...走去
- introduce A to B 把...介绍给...
- meeting room 会议室
- one another = each other 互相
- start with sth = begin with sth 以...开始
Be concise 言简意赅
Say what you need to say in as few words as necessary. Don't repeat yourself or give unnecessary information.
用尽可能少的话说出你需要说的。不要重复或提供不必要的信息。
知识积累：
- be concise and to the point 简明扼要
- give unnecessary information 提供不必要的信息
Initiate the handshakes if you're the higher-ranking person or host 如果你是级别较高的人或主办方，要主动跟人握手以示欢迎
The host or the higher-ranking person, regardless of gender, should extend their hand first.
作为主办方或级别较高的人，无论性别，都应该首先伸出手来。
知识积累：
- regardless of sth 无论...
- shake hands with sb 与某人握手
Always stand when you're being introduced to someone 当别人介绍你的时侯，记得起立
Standing helps establish your presence. It's easy for others to ingnore you if you don't stand.
起立有助于建立你的存在感。如果你不站起来，别人很容易就忽略你了。
知识积累：
- establish one's presence 建立某人的存在感
- it's adj. for sb to do sth
Be on time 准时
Make sure you arrive on time. You don't want to waste anyone else's time by not being punctual.
确保准时到达，不要因为自己的不守时而浪费别人的时间。
知识积累：
- make sure 确保
- on time 按时 ； in time 及时
- want to do sth 想做某事
- waste one's time 浪费某人的时间
Sit appropriately 坐姿端正
Adjust your chair so that you're at equal height with everyone else at the table. Both men and women should avoid crossing their legs because it can be distracting and even too sexy for a professional setting.
调整你的坐椅，让你看上去与桌上其他人一样高。无论男女都不要翘二郎腿，因为这样会分散注意力，而且对职业场景来说，翘二郎腿可能表现得过于性感。
知识点：
- at the table 在桌子上
- both ...and ...
- avoid doing sth 避免做某事
- cross one's legs 翘二郎腿
- in a professional setting 在职业环境下
Dress appropriately 穿着得体
Clothing can enhance a person's professional reputation or distract from his or her credibility. Always find out what the dress code is and make sure your attire falls within the guidelines.
穿着可以提高一个人的职业声誉也可以减低一个人的可信度。永远记得了解会议的着装要求，确保自己的着装符合规定。
知识积累：
- enhance one's professional reputation 提高职业声誉
- find out 找到；找出
- the dress code 着装要求
- fall within sth 在...的范围之内
Never pull out someone's chair for them 永远不要为别人拉椅子
It's okay to hold open a door for your guest, but in a business setting, you should leave those social gender rules behind.
为你的顾客开门是可以的，但是在商务场合，你应该要把那些社会上对性别规则那一套抛在脑后，永远不要为别人拉椅子。
知识积累：
- in a business setting 在商业场合
- leave sth behind 抛弃...
- open a door for sb 为某人开门
Come prepared 做好准备
Know what the meeting is covering beforehand and know your part. Be prepared to ask and answer questions.
事先了解会议内容，熟悉自己的那部分内容。准备好提问题和回答问题。
知识积累：
- know sth beforehand 事先了解某事
- be prepared to do sth 为做某事做好准备
- ask quesions 问问题
- answer questions 回答问题
Have a strong agenda 制定切实有效的会议议程
If you're the one running the meeting , it's impressive that you stay on track. If you do digress, make sure to have a colleague who will steer you back in the right direction.
如果你是会议的主持人，能够保证会议按议程顺利准时进行，无疑是你能力的表现之一。如果你离题了，请确保有人会提醒你回到正轨。
知识积累：
- run the meeting 主持会议
- stay on track 按计划进行，在既定的轨道上
- steer sb back in the right direction 引领某人回到正确的方向上
Speak up and speak early 大声说，早点说
Speak loudly enough so that everyone hears what you're saying. Find some meaningful comment to add in the beginning of the meeting so people know you are there.
说话大声点让所有人都可以听到你在说什么。在会议的初期提出一些有意义的意见，让别人意识到你的存在，你在听。
知识积累：
- speak up = speak loudly 大声说
- in the beginning of sth 在...的初期
Understand the unwritten speaking rules 了解不成文的说话规则
It's not polite to interrupt others, but in some meetings, you have to interrupt at some points or you won't be heard. Understand the rules so that you can have a productive meeting.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的，但是在某些时候，你必须打断别人，这样别人才可以你的声音。了解规则，以助于你可以拥有一个高效的会议。
You can drink coffee or water, but avoid eating anything else 你可以喝咖啡或水，但不要吃其他的东西
Unless it's a breakfast, lunch, or a dinner meeting - avoid eating at the table. You will likely make disruptive noises or give off smells. Clean up after yourself and leave things the way you found them.
除非是早餐、午餐或晚餐类的会议，否则不要在会议上吃东西，因为这样做会产生干扰性的声音而且有味道。把你自己留下的东西清理干净，把用过的东西放回原处。
知识积累：
- give off sth 发出；释放（气体、热量、气味等）
- clean up after yourself 自己打扫干净
Do not have your phone out 不要把你的手机露出来
Do not keep your phone on the table during a meeting; it can get distracting if it starts lighting up or making noises. Leave the room if you absolutely must take the call or return a text.
开会时不要把手机放在桌子上，因为它发光或者有声响都会分散别人的注意力。如果你必须接电话或回短信，请出去到外面发。
知识积累：
- light up 发亮
- make noises 制造噪音
- take the call 接电话
- ruturn a text 回信息
Don't save all your questions for the end 不要把你所有的问题都留在最后面才问
Ask your questions at the appropriate time. Don't start asking questions and adding stuff that does’t need to be added when everyone's getting ready to go. You don't want to be 'that' person.
在适当的时候问你的问题。不要再每个人都准备走的时候，你才开始问问题，给会议添加额外不需要的内容。你不想成为别人嘴中的“那个谁”。
知识积累：
- at the appropriate time 在适当的时候
- get ready to do sth 准备做某事
