商务英语：加薪

 　　Feifei: Welcome to another episode 1 of 6 Minute English with me Feifei.

　　Neil: And me Neil.
　　Feifei: We’re talking about pay and what people earn today and Neil have you brought a salary fact to get us started?
　　Neil: I have! The United Nations International Labour Organisation 2 or the ILO has been looking at earnings 3 around the world, and they’ve worked out the average person’s monthly 4 salary. So, how much do you think it is?
　　Feifei: How much does the average person earn? What, in dollars?
　　Neil: Yep, US dollars. Per month.
　　Feifei: Hmm… I’d say, hmmm, about $5,000 a month.
　　Neil: $5,000 a month, are you sure?
　　Feifei: Yes, am I right?
　　Neil: Well, Feifei you’re absolutely wrong, I’m pleased to say. According to the ILO, the average worker earns $1,480 a month.
　　Feifei: Wow, I was a bit generous there…
　　Neil: Yes, very out of character!
　　Feifei: Hmmm, that is a lot less than I was expecting… there’ll be a lot of people asking for pay rises then?
　　Neil: I suppose there will! Are you going to be one of them?
　　Feifei: You know me Neil…
　　Neil: Yes I do. Do you feel a role-play coming on?
　　Feifei: Do you know what - I think I do!
　　Neil: Can I be the boss?
　　Feifei: No, I think it’s actually my turn to be the boss.
　　Neil: Every time, every time… so, you are the boss?
　　Feifei: I am the boss! I don’t remember being the boss. Anyway let’s get on with the role-play: I’m the boss and you’re asking me for a pay rise. Ready?
　　Neil: Ready!
　　Role-play
　　Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
　　Feifei: Sure, What can I do for you?
　　Neil: OK. Well, it’s a bit difficult, but I think I should have a pay rise.
　　Feifei: OK and why do you feel like that?
　　Neil: Well, I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility recently and I really believe that I’ve grown in the job. My last project was very successful and I just think I should be rewarded.
　　Feifei: OK, well, what kind of rise are you thinking of?
　　Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
　　Feifei: 5%... Hmm… Well, let me think about it and get back to you.
　　Neil: OK, thank you.
　　Feifei: Ooooh, you’re very persuasive 5 Neil!
　　Neil: Haha! It’s all in the technique.
　　Feifei: Let’s ask Business Betty to tell us more. Are you there Betty?
　　Neil / FF: It’s Business Betty!
　　Neil: Ah Betty, wonderful to see you. Looking fantastic as ever, you’ve been on holiday?
　　BB: Thank you Neil. Yeah, lovely, Costa Brava, very nice.
　　Neil: With a destination like that, I am sure you earn a lot more than $1,480 a month, don’t you?
　　BB: Neil, Neil, Neil, you should really know that in British culture, it’s terribly impolite to ask people how much they earn.
　　Neil: Sorry Betty, yes, you’re quite right. I shouldn’t ask you that. But can I ask you to tell us how to ask for a pay rise?
　　BB: You most certainly can Neil. There are a few things to remember when you’re asking for a pay rise. First, make sure it’s a good time to ask.
　　Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
　　BB: Next, use verbs like ‘think’, ‘feel’ and ‘believe’. And use adverbs like ‘really’ for added emphasis 6.
　　Neil: I think I should have a pay rise. I really believe that I’ve grown in the job.
　　BB: Give reasons why you should get a pay rise:
　　Neil: I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility lately. My last project was very successful.
　　BB: Be clear about what you want:
　　Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
　　BB: And always, always be polite.
　　Neil: OK, thank you, please. Thank you, please, please.
　　BB: So to sum up: if you’re asking for a pay rise, make sure it’s a good time, use phrases like ‘I really think’, give your reasons, say what you want and be polite! Anything else I can do for you?
　　Neil: No Betty. You’ve done more than enough already, thanks Betty.
　　BB: Then I’ll be on my way. Goodbye!
　　Neil / FF: Bye!
　　Neil: Full of good advice our Betty!
　　Neil: Let’s do the role-play again shall we?
　　Feifei: Shall we?
　　Role-play
　　Neil: Hi, are you free for a quick chat?
　　Feifei: Sure, What can I do for you?
　　Neil: OK. Well, it’s a bit difficult, but I think I should have a pay rise.
　　Feifei: OK and why do you feel like that?
　　Neil: Well, I’ve taken on a lot more responsibility recently and I really believe that I’ve grown in the job. My last project was very successful and I just think that should be rewarded.
　　Feifei: OK, well, what kind of rise are you thinking of?
　　Neil: Well, I think that 5% isn’t too much to ask.
　　Feifei: 5%... Hmm… Well I’ll think about it and get back to you.
　　Neil: OK, thank you.
　　Neil: Only 5%, that’s not much to ask, is it? Maybe I should have gone for 10%?
　　Feifei: Neil, we’ve finished the role-play.
　　Neil: 15%? Final offer.
　　Feifei: It’s done. No, I can’t give you a pay rise Neil, I am not your boss really. I’ll buy you a drink after work instead. Is that OK?
　　Neil: Champagne 7?
　　Feifei: No, a drink - a pint 8 of beer. Right, I think that brings us to the end of today’s programme. Neil?
　　Neil: Yes that’s all. Good luck to you at home if you’re asking for a pay rise anytime soon and join us again for more 6 Minute English.
　　Neil / FF: Bye!




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1
episode

  
 


n.（作品的一段）情节，插曲，系列事件中之一


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The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。












2
organisation

  
 


n.组织，安排，团体，有机休


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The method of his organisation work is worth commending.他的组织工作的方法值得称道。
His application for membership of the organisation was rejected.他想要加入该组织的申请遭到了拒绝。












3
earnings

  
 


n.工资收人；利润，利益，所得


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That old man lives on the earnings of his daughter.那个老人靠他女儿的收入维持生活。
Last year there was a 20% decrease in his earnings.去年他的收入减少了20%。












4
monthly

  
 


adj.每月的，持续一个月的，每月发生的；adv.每月，按月； n.月刊；(复数）monthlies:月经


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The rent on his apartment was his biggest monthly expense.他的房租是每个月最大的开支。
The monthly rent is $15,inclusive of light and water.每月租金15美元，包括水电费在内。












5
persuasive

  
 


adj.有说服力的，能说得使人相信的


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His arguments in favour of a new school are very persuasive.他赞成办一座新学校的理由很有说服力。
The evidence was not really persuasive enough.证据并不是太有说服力。












6
emphasis

  
 


n.强调，重点，重要性


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The emphasis has shifted markedly in recent years.最近几年重点已经明显改变了。
Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.将会特别强调口语训练。












7
champagne

  
 


n.香槟酒；微黄色


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There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。












8
pint

  
 


n.品脱


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I'll have a pint of beer and a packet of crisps, please.我要一品脱啤酒和一袋炸马铃薯片。
In the old days you could get a pint of beer for a shilling.从前，花一先令就可以买到一品脱啤酒。