American Idiom/ Slangs
Having your head in the clouds means…
Living in a dream/fantasy
This American Coffee Chain Began in Seattle and now has stores all over the world…這家美國咖啡連鎖店始於西雅圖，現在在世界各地都有商店。
Starbucks 星巴克
What is most useful when meeting new business contacts in the US?
Being able to make small talk
Small talk is an important way to break the ice and start building a positive relationship in the US
What is the name of a document that lists your work experience, education, skills, and achievements?
一份列出您的工作經驗，學歷，技能和成就的文檔的名稱是什麼？
Resume 簡歷
What is the length of the Golden Gate Bridge in miles?
The Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long and 90 feet wide
Being under the weather means…
Not feeling well
Food that is traditionally eaten at sports events with ketchup and mustard on top...傳統上在體育比賽中食用的食物，其頂部是番茄醬和芥末醬。
Hotdog 熱狗
In a business meeting, your American counterpart answers your questions with a clear “no". How should you interpret this?
Americans prefer a direct communication style. If they give you a “no” they usually mean it.
What should people do after an interview? 我們一般面試後應該做些什麽？
Send a thank-you email to the interviewer after the interview. (Ask the interviewer when you should expect to hear an update/response on the result of the interview.) 面試後向面試官發送一封感謝電子郵件。 （詢問面試官什麼時候應該期望聽到有關面試結果的更新/響應。）
This city is the oldest capital in the Americas! The people living there were Mayans!
What is Mexico City?
To have a bone to pick means…
To argue or complain about something
Name top three popular sport in the US?
講出3種美國最受歡迎的運動項目？
Basketball, baseball and American football
籃球，棒球和美式足球
Your American boss gives you praise for your work in front of the whole team. What’s their intention?
A. They honestly want to let you know what a great job you did
B. It is a way of showing the rest of the team that they need to do better
C. As it is your job to do what they praised you for, they were most likely trying to make fun of you
A. They honestly want to let you know what a great job you did
Praise is important in the US workplace and you should expect to receive and to give it.
Name the one most common interview question that we go over in JRELL's workshop.講出一個我們在JRELL的講習班中遇到的最常見的面試問題。
1. Please introduce yourself to us.请向我们介绍一下自己。
2. Why are you interested in this position?你为什么对这个职位感兴趣？
3. What are your strengths?你有哪些優點/長處？
4. What are your weaknesses?你有哪些短處、缺點？
5. What is your greatest accomplishment so far?到目前为止，您最大的成就是什么？
This fruit has the highest calories of any fruit.
What is avocado?
The elephant in the room means...
A major problem that people don't want to talk about
This Basketball player is known worldwide for his success with the Chicago Bulls…這位籃球運動員因在芝加哥公牛隊的成功而享譽全球。
Michael Jordan 邁克爾·喬丹
4. Which attitude will help you most while doing business in the US?
A. Focus on building company relationships and getting the best deal rather than investing in personal relationships too much
B. Take the time to make long-term decisions rather than pushing to get things done quickly
C. Work should be fun and there is no need to work too hard.
A. Focus on building company relationships and getting the best deal rather than investing in personal relationships too much
In the USA business is done at a fast pace and people try to get deals done quite quickly. Therefore, maintaining good relationships between companies is more important than getting to know the individual.
How many types of Resume did we talk about during the workshop? 在課堂上，我們討論了幾種類型的簡歷？
This large country is the world's leading producer of bananas.
What is India?
Complete this sentence: “As American as…
Apple Pie”
This expression was coined to describe things that are very typically American, since apple pie is such a typical dessert.
What’s the largest ancestry group in the US?
美國最大的血統是什麼？
German 德國人
In fact, German ancestry makes up about 14% of the American population. 10.6% are Irish and the English only make up round about 7.8% of the US population.
Which of the following should you try to avoid when speaking to new contacts in the US?
A. Standing too close to people and making physical contact
B. Gesturing too much. You should keep it to a minimum
C. Smiling at them right away
A. Many Americans are said to feel uncomfortable when people they don’t know stand too close to them.
Name the different 3 types of Job Applications. 講出3種工作申請方式？
1.Chronological
2. Skilled Based/ Functional
3. Combination
What is the length of the Golden Gate Bridge in miles?
The Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long and 90 feet wide