(1) Introductios and Opening Conversations 介绍和开场白

　　People in the United States don't always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.

　　【1】

　　A: Mary, this is Joe's brother David.

　　B: I'm very glad to meet you.

　　C: It's a pleasure to meet you.

　　B: How do you like Texas so far?

　　C: It's really different from what I expected.

　　B: Don't worry. You'll get used to it in no time.

　　【2】

　　A: Mrs. Smith, I'd like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois.

　　B: How do you do?

　　C: Hello.

　　B: What's your impression of the United States?

　　C: Well, I can't get over how different the weather is here.

　　B: Oh, you'll get used to it soon!

　　【3】

　　A: Wendy, I'd like you to meet my brother Sam.

　　B: Hi.

　　C: Nice to meet you.

　　B: What do you think of Dallas?

　　C: Well, I'm still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.

　　B: You're bound to feel that way at first, I guess.