| 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.
 4.A: Mrs.Hughs, this is Peter Brown.
 B: Pleased to meet you.
 C: How do you do?
 B: I hope you're enjoying your stay here.
 C: If it weren't for the climate, I'd like it here very much.
 B: It always takes time to get used to a new place.
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