节目组: The World Says 世界说
节目名称: Talk with foreigners scientifically
S: Dear audience, you are listening to is the world says from the VOE foreign languages station. This is handsome Sherlock.
I: And this is cute lovely Iris.
I：After last week's program, have you guys know more about foreigners?
S：Yes, this week we are going to learn more about foreigners. Come on, I can't wait for no longer, your quiz question.
I：As you said,Sherlock, I have a question to ask you first. According the last UK census taken in 2011, what percentage of the British population speaks a first language that is not English?
A) 1.7% B) 7.7% C) 14.7%
S: That's an interesting one. My first guess is c) 14.7%.
I: enhen~we'll find out if you are right or wrong later.
S:(打断) Iris, Consider the times you've hopped on a subway, boarded a plane or entered a waiting room.
I：Chances are, you probably avoided engaging with any fellow commuters or patients. So, never…
S: Yes, But contrary to what we might think, we'd be happier if we did strike up a conversation with a total stranger.
I: really?
S: Really. In a study, commuters in Chicago were asked to either talk with a stranger on a train, or sit quietly alone, or just do whatever they'd normally do on their commute. Then, they responded to a survey about how they felt.
I: how does it going?
S：Turns out those who engaged with strangers had the most pleasurable experience and those who remained solitary had the least enjoyable experience.
I: Wow ，unbelievable，Why?
S: Well, according to a follow up study it's because we think, wrongly, that strangers don't want to talk with us.
I: Right, maybe we should practice reaching out-who knows, commuting could become more enjoyable.
S: That's good. Now, let's play a game named Communicate with the British need to step by step startling! step by step startling, which means need to be careful.
I: What does it mean?
S: just guess what the British thinking is.
I'll ask you first: When the British says "I hear what you say.”
I: They mean "He accepts my point of view."
S: no! It's “I disagree and do not want to discuss it further."
I: oh, their perspective is so strange. Well, let me text you: When the British says "With the greatest respect... “What do they mean?
S: They mean "He is listening to me."
I: no no no! This means “I think you are an idiot"
S: An idiot! Ha-ha the greatest respect which means an idiot! It reminds me of another habit of talking to the Englishman.Listen, when the British say "That's not bad.” what does they mean
I: en… They mean "That's poor."
S: oh, come on, with the greatest respect. the mean of not bad is “That’s good."
I: wait, with the greatest respect? Are you using that word to laughing me? Let me ask you the last question. Ready?
S: With the greatest respect, I 'm ready.
I: When the British say "That is a very brave proposal.” …
S: (打断)They mean "You are insane. “Right?
I: Right! Well, you really know much thing.
S: It seems that I know much, you should call me Master Sherlock.
I: Save your laughing for the end of the race.
S: ok, When the British say "I almost agree. " what does they mean
I: ha-ha this is easy they mean "I don't agree at all."
S: ya, that's not bad.
I：Take that! When the British say "Very interesting.”en? The answer?
S: Well, "They are impressed."
I: obviously, they mean "That is clearly nonsense." You shall do more research on it.
S: Seems that died to a tie! Have to say, you've done a lot of work.
I：Sherlock，let's leave some questions to our audience, to let them join in~
S: ok, the first one is-When the British say "I'll bear it in mind.” what does they mean
I: Sounds like I will remember it forever! But it's not that simple. And the second one is: When the British say "I'm sure it's my fault.” what does they mean?
S: I have to say, these questions are really interesting. If you want to check your answer, landing VOE foreign language radio station WeChat public number VOEradio, select our program, then you will see the answer
I: that's Right.
S: But now Iris, I need to know if I got today's question right.
I：Yes. I asked you, according the last UK census taken in 2011, what percentage of the British population speaks a first language that is not English?
S：I said 14.7%.
I: You were wrong. The census found 7.7% per cent of people in the UK have a first language that is not English. That's 4.2 million people.
Well, that's it for today.
S: At the end of the program, we give you a few words to talk to foreigners.
听你的！你说了算！
You are the boss!
毋庸置疑
No doubt about it.
我是认真的。
I mean it.
与您合作很愉快。
it's a pleasure working with you.
钱乃身外之物。
Money will come and go.
我非常想见到你。
I've been dying to see you.
很高兴与你聊天。
Nice talking to you.
一切顺利。
Things couldn't be better.
S: Sounds simple, right?
That's all for today's listening. Goodbye.
I: BYE.
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编辑：张燚铭，余若天
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