嗨!欢迎来到迈克尔的Better商务英语课堂。
This month, we're looking at a very important technique: how to be positive.
这个月，我们来看一个非常重要的技巧：如何变得积极。
Here, there are two key issues to be careful of.
这里，我们要注意两个关键的问题。
First: Attitude.
第一：态度。
Do you have a can't - do attitude or can - do attitude?
你拥有消极悲观的态度还是积极进取的态度?
Often, Japanese business people tend to focus on problems,...
通常情况下，日本的商务人士在会议中往往把重点放在问题...
...difficulties or risks in meetings.
…困难和风险上。
This can have a bit of a negative impression on other people.
这一点会给其他人造成一些负面印象。
Other cultures such as Western cultures prefer a can - do approach.
其他文化，比如西方文化更倾向于积极的方面。
Rather than focusing on problems or risks, what are the solutions or opportunities?
不是着眼于问题和风险，而是考虑解决办法和机会是什么。
Secondly, use positive language to be positive and show a can - do attitude.
第二，使用积极的语言并展现出积极进取的态度。
Try using not, plus a positive word instead of a negative word.
试着用“不”加上肯定词，而不是直接使用否定词。
For example: "This quarter, sales were bad."
例如：“本季度，销售额很糟糕。”
Better: "This quarter, sales were not so good."
更好的说法是：“本季度，销售额不太好。”
Still the same basic meaning but a more positive feeling.
基本意思还是一样，但是感觉更积极了。
Also, try balancing a negative point with a positive one.
另外，尽量平衡负面情况和正面情况。
For example: "Sales last year were not so good"...
例如：“去年的销售额不理想”…
..."but this year, they're looking much better."
…“但是今年，情况已经好多了。“
And finally, try to use more positive words in your speech.
最后，在你的讲话中尽量多使用积极的词汇。
Words like successful, excellent, wonderful, great or exciting.
比如成功的、优秀的、极好的、非常棒或者振奋人心的。
This will help give a positive impression to the mind of the listener.
这样有助于给听众留下积极的印象。
So, use these techniques and you can be positive too.
所以，使用这些技巧吧，你也会变得积极。
Thank you and good luck.
谢谢观看，祝你好运!
