Ⅰ.核心学习：要求加薪的技巧

　　Billy: How is your new position at the company?

　　比利：你在公司的新职位怎么样?

　　Michael: Same old, same old. How about you?

　　迈克尔：老样子，没什么变化。你呢?

　　Billy: I'm A-Ok. I heard that you are applying for a raise. You really deserve it.

　　比利：我很好。我听说你要申请加薪，你确实应该加薪。

　　Michael: I guess so, but I am nervous.

　　迈克尔：我也这么想，可是我有点紧张。

　　Billy: Why are you nervous, you are a hard worker and the staff members all like you, right?

　　比利：为什么紧张，你很努力，大家也都很喜欢你，不是吗?

　　Michael: That is correct, but I am afraid to talk with the manager. I never know how to ask for a raise.

　　迈克尔：没错，可我害怕跟经理说，我不知道怎么要求加薪。

　　Billy: No problem, I will help you practice. I will give you self-confidence.

　　比利：没问题，我帮你示范一下，你会有自信的。

　　Michael: You would do that for me? You are A-OK.

　　迈克尔：你愿意帮我?你真棒。

　　Billy: I will make you a shoe-in for the raise.

　　比利：我保证你能得到加薪。