People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. They exchange information about their families, hobbies and work. They may smile warmly and say, "Have a nice day" or "See you later." Schoolmates may say, "Let's get together sometime." But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship.
从美国来的人可能刚开始看起来很亲切。美国人常能很容易地和陌生人聊天，他们交换关于自己的家庭、兴趣和工作的个人资料，他们可能热情地微笑说「祝你有愉快的一天」或是「待会儿见」，而同学也许会说「我们找一天聚聚」，但是美国人的友善并不意谓真正的友谊。
After an experience like Yaser's, outsiders may consider Americans to be fickle. Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends the American way.
经过像亚瑟的经验之后，局外人也许会视美国人为善变的。了解美国人如何看待友谊，能够帮助非美国人士避免误会，也能帮助他们以美国人的方式交朋友。
Here are a few tips on making friends with Americans:
以下是一些和美国人交朋友的秘诀：
1. Visit places Americans enjoy: parties, churches, Western restaurants, parks, sports clubs.
到一些美国人喜欢去的地方：宴会、教会、西餐厅、公园和健身房。
2. Be willing to take the first step. Don't wait for them to approach you. Americans in Beijin may not know you speak English. They may be embarrassed if they can't speak your language.
乐意跨出第一步，不要等他们来接近你。在北京的美国人不知道你会不会讲英语。如果他们不会讲你的语言，他们可能觉得不好意思。 |
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