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Step 1: Ask permission 得到家长的允许

Before you leave, ask your parents’ permission. Tell them where you are going and agree on a curfew.

Don’t be late. If you want to go out on a second date you will need your parents’ approval.

 

Step 2: Plan ahead    提前计划

Choose a location that allows you and your date to engage in conversation but also has an enjoyable atmosphere. If conversation is slow, events will spark discussion.

 

Step 3: Be yourself 避免做作

Be yourself – do not act, fake, or pretend to be someone you are not. Expressing sincerity and honesty is your best bet.

Don’t gossip about other people. Keep a positive attitude with the focus on you and your date.

 

Step 4: Ask questions about your date 关心约会的对象

Ask your date questions to learn more about them and discover common interests. Listen to them attentively.

If you find that you are doing all of the listening don’t hesitate to politely interrupt with information about yourself.

 

Step 5: Do not abandon your principles 保持原则

Do not abandon your principles when it comes to kissing or sexual activity. Decide what feels right for you and set limits for yourself.

 

Step 6: Treat your date with respect 尊重对方

Do not pressure your date to engage in activities that they are not comfortable with. Treat them with respect and you are more likely to get a second date.

 

 【重点讲解】

1.    curfew.

n. ①宵禁, 戒严宵,禁令,宵禁时间

We mustn’t go out during curfew.

在宵禁时间里我们不能出去。

②儿童晚间必须在家的时间

2.  principles

     n. 原则, 原理, 道义, 节操

3. sincerity

    n. .真实;诚心诚意;纯真

His sincerity is not in question.

他的真诚不容置疑。

He tried hard to satisfy me of his sincerity.

他竭力让我了解他的诚意。

4.    permission

    n.①允许, 许可, 准许,批准

Did he give you permission to take that?

他允许你拿那个东西了吗?

I have obtained a written permission from the chairman.

我从主席那里获得了书面许可。

With your permission I'll leave now.

有你的允许, 我这就离开。

The article was reproduced by the special permission of the President.

由于总统的特殊允许, 这篇文章被复印了一份。

②许可证；书面许可

 

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