高职国际英语进阶综合教程第2册unit2课文原文和译文
Text A Office etiquette
Office etiquette is something that helps you to get along with your colleagues even if you are not on friendly terms. It also helps you make sure that you don’t annoy people with bad habits or comments, and influences how your colleagues will respond to you when you need help. Most office etiquette is unwritten, but this does not mean you should ignore it. There are always codes of conduct that you must pay attention to, as will be made clear in the rest of the article.
Be punctual. As a newcomer, you should arrive early, not just on the first day and don’t be the first to leave at the end of the day. Don’t be late for any appointment. It shows that you respect your colleagues’ time and, in return, they will respect your time, too.
Respect other people’s privacy. Knock before you enter someone’s office and do not read any correspondence lying on somebody’s desk. If you need to discuss a private matter with
a colleague, make sure nobody else can overhear you. Personal issues should not be made into a public topic.
Don’t gossip or complain. Sharing professional information is good; gossiping is not. Gossip usually gets passed around quickly and can reflect poorly on you. Limit your comments about your co-workers to positive ones only. It does nothing but harm to complain about anyone, including your boss, your office mate or any co-workers.
Don’t disturb others. Always apologise if you interrupt a discussion, someone’s concentration or other activity. Be aware of how loudly you may be speaking. If people in other cubicles or offices comment on your conversations, perhaps your voice is too loud. You should either close your office door or lower your voice.
Be neat and clean. Take a shower regularly and wear appropriate office clothes. It shows respect for both your colleagues and clients and is a sign that you are professional. Keep your personal workspace clean and neat at all times, for a messy desk will make people think that you’re an unorganised person.
Be polite to everyone.Smile a lot and be friendly. Treat your co-workers, cleaners, maintenance people and others with the same respect and politeness. Show
appreciation for any help offered to you.
Be considerate. Wash and return all kitchen items to their proper place and clean anything you have spilt. If you have used the last drop of milk, either tell the person responsible for supplies or buy a replacement. Leave the photocopier in working condition. Return the stapler that you borrowed with at least a few staples left inside. When you use up all the paper in the printer, put more in it for the next person. If a machine jams, try to undo the jam or to tell somebody about it.
In short, office etiquette is about being respectful and polite in the office. It is an essential part of growing professionally and becoming a more mature person in the business world.
译文：
办公室礼仪
办公室礼仪能帮助你与同事和睦相处（哪怕关系未必融洽），让你确保自己不因为坏习惯或不当的言论而惹恼别人，进而影响你的同事在你需要帮助时的反应。大多数办公室礼仪是不成文的，但这并不意味着你可以忽略它。你必须注意的行为规范一直存在，下文会进一步说明。
英语专业就业前景
·守时。作为新人，你应该早到，而不仅仅是第一天如此；下班时也不要第一个离开。任何预约的会面都不要迟到。这说明你尊重同事的时间，而反过来他们也会尊重你的时间。
·尊重别人的隐私。进别人的办公室之前先敲门。不要看放在别人桌子上的信件。如果你需要和同事讨论私事，不要让其他人听到。私人的问题不要弄得众所皆知。
·不要传播流言蜚语或怨天尤人。分享专业信息是好的，但传播流言蜚语则不然。流言蜚语的传播通常很快，而且对你的影响不好。谈到同事的时候只作正面的评价。抱怨别人，包括抱怨上司、办公室的同伴或任何同事都是有百害而无一利的。
·不要打扰别人。如果你打断了别人的谈话、思考或其他事情，一定要道歉。留心自己说话的音量。如果其他隔间或办公室的人对你的谈话做出评论，或许你
的声音就太高了。你应该关上办公室的门，或者降低音量。
·保持整洁。常洗澡，衣着要得体。这表示你对同事和客户的尊重，也显得你很专业。个人工作空间随时要保持整洁，因为杂乱的办公桌会让人觉得你是个没有条理的人。
·对每个人都有礼貌。多笑，待人友善。对同事、清洁工、维护人员和其他人予以同样的尊重和礼貌。对别人给你的帮助表示感激。
·考虑周到。所有的厨房用具用过后都清洗干净，放回原位。如果洒了什么东西都要清洁干净。如果你用完最后的牛奶，记得告诉负责补给的人，或者自己买新的。用过复印机后要保证其处于工作状态。借别人的订书机还回去时要留至少几枚订书钉在里面。如果用完了打印机里的纸，再放一点进去，以便下一个人使用。如果机器卡纸了，尝试恢复，或者告诉相关人员。
总而言之，办公室礼仪就是在办公室要有礼貌，要尊重他人。这是职业成长和成为商界成熟人士必不可少的一环。
Too good to be true?
The tests and interviews were over. Steve finally had the right job. The starting salary was not great, but his career prospects were good. Who could tell? After many years of commitment, Steve might even become a director. In return, the company was also making big commitments. When Steve showed his family his new contract of employment, his grandfather could hardly believe his eyes. The terms and conditions of service were very generous and the fringe benefits excellent. “We didn’t have all this when I was your age,” he said. “We had a cafeteria with good prices, although the quality of the food was not that good. But the company certainly did not give us a free bus pass, an increase from two weeks’ paid holiday to five after two years and the long-term sick pay. These are new to me.” So were the free private healthcare, travel insurance and gym membership. Then there was the flexitime system to help employees create a good work-life balance. There was also a generous paid maternity and paternity leave, and subsidised crèche facilities which were there to encourage mothers to return to part-time or full-time work when they were ready.