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Of course it does ! They tell you general and obvious things like that you will be successful or have a big house . I think most of the times they are just scam artists .
Well , historically it is a practice that many cultures share . Reading the tarot cards , in the east they would even read tea leaves ! I even heard that there are people that make you smoke a cigar , and then read your ashes .
Well , historically it is a practice that many cultures share . Reading the tarot cards , in the east they would even read tea leaves ! I even heard that there are people that make you smoke a cigar , and then read your ashes .
All superstitious nonsense ! I would still like to go to one and see what he or she has to say , just for kicks .
Small world , isn't it ?
Indeed , it is .
Indeed , it is .
I never imagined meeting you here .
I never imagined meeting you here .
It's really a surprise .
How was your date with Betty ?
Let's change the subject .
Good morning . What can I do for you , sir ?
I'd like to see some coats . Would you recommend me some of them ?
I'd like to see some coats . Would you recommend me some of them ?
Sure . Come to look at these styles . They sell very well .
Sure . Come to look at these styles . They sell very well .
Which models do you sell the most ?
Which models do you sell the most ?
How about these ? They are the current bestsellers .
How about these ? They are the current bestsellers .
I like this style , but I don't like its color . Do you have this coat in yellow ?
I like this style , but I don't like its color . Do you have this coat in yellow ?
Yes , I will find one for you . Here you are . It's made of exceptionally good quality , pure wool , and is very soft .
Yes , I will find one for you . Here you are . It's made of exceptionally good quality , pure wool , and is very soft .
It looks nice .
It looks nice .
Yeah , this is the latest model.If you like it , you can try it on .
Daniel , what are you doing here ? Aren't you supposed to be at school now ?
The same question to you .
The same question to you .
Well , we shall make it a secret between us .
Well , we shall make it a secret between us .
Deal , Where is Gucci ?
Deal , Where is Gucci ?
She is the cheer-leader . They are required to put on a performance . Look ! Here they come .
She is the cheer-leader . They are required to put on a performance . Look ! Here they come .
Oh , look at her . She looks like one is the basketball babies in NBA .
Oh , look at her . She looks like one is the basketball babies in NBA .
I want to be like her .
I want to be like her .
Get real . Don't be so pathetic .
Get real . Don't be so pathetic .
Hey , young man ! I'm your sis . Don't talk to me like that .
Hey , young man ! I'm your sis . Don't talk to me like that .
Oh , man , look at her , go ! She is amazing ! She should be my sis .
Oh , man , look at her , go ! She is amazing ! She should be my sis .
Boy , you've got such a crush on her , haven't you ?
Boy , you've got such a crush on her , haven't you ?
Yes , I want to be her boyfriend . Just like in the movie .
Yes , I want to be her boyfriend . Just like in the movie .
Are you out of your mind ?
Are you out of your mind ?
She told me she liked my new haircut . She thought it was cool .
She told me she liked my new haircut . She thought it was cool .
Go ahead , have a try and be a joke .
Ye Ting , who are these people in the picture ?
They're my family
They're my family
So you have two brothers ?
So you have two brothers ?
Yes , I'm the third child .
Hey , Jack , where's your car ?
I got rid of that clunker . This is my new one .
I got rid of that clunker . This is my new one .
Is that right ? It sure beats the old one ?
Is that right ? It sure beats the old one ?
Jump in , I'll give you a ride .
Jump in , I'll give you a ride .
Ok . Boy , this looks expensive .
Ok . Boy , this looks expensive .
Yeah , it costed a bundle alright .
Yeah , it costed a bundle alright .
Wow , this's sinking a hole .
Wow , this's sinking a hole .
Yeah , this sucker is the fastest thing I've ever owned .
Yeah , this sucker is the fastest thing I've ever owned .
I believe it . Hoo , this car corners like it's on rails .
I believe it . Hoo , this car corners like it's on rails .
We are on the high way . I'm the * * .
We are on the high way . I'm the * * .
Wow , this car can really burn rubber .
Wow , this car can really burn rubber .
It's a great feeling .
It's a great feeling .
You made a perfect choice , Jack .
You made a perfect choice , Jack .
Thanks , Daisy .
How was your appraisal with the boss ?
Oh it was really good . Do you know , he ’ s the nicest boss I ’ Ve had here .
Oh it was really good . Do you know , he ’ s the nicest boss I ’ Ve had here .
Yes , I think he ’ s the most relaxed person in management .
Yes , I think he ’ s the most relaxed person in management .
What ’ s more , he said I was the hardest working person in the office !
What ’ s more , he said I was the hardest working person in the office !
That ’ s good . Maybe you ’ ll get promoted .
That ’ s good . Maybe you ’ ll get promoted .
I hope so . Then I ’ ll be the happiest person in our office too !
Do you drive a car yourself ?
Yes , I just bought new car , I drive to work everyday !
Yes , I just bought new car , I drive to work everyday !
Great ! When you become new driver , you are better drive as carefully as possible !
Great ! When you become new driver , you are better drive as carefully as possible !
Sure , I see safety is most important thing ! Accident is awful ! I will take your advice !
Sure , I see safety is most important thing ! Accident is awful ! I will take your advice !
Besides , traffic signal in downtown area are very annoying , are they ?
Besides , traffic signal in downtown area are very annoying , are they ?
Yes , definitely ! You can't drive freely !
Yes , definitely ! You can't drive freely !
Now , we are out of the town , you can drive freely !
Now , we are out of the town , you can drive freely !
Compare with speaking , yes ! But things are not good as you expecting !
Compare with speaking , yes ! But things are not good as you expecting !
Why not ?
Why not ?
Can you see that road side help ?
Can you see that road side help ?
Yes , We are going to across real road .
Yes , We are going to across real road .
That's right . We have to slow down again . If we haven't meet the passing tree , we have to stop a car away .
That's right . We have to slow down again . If we haven't meet the passing tree , we have to stop a car away .
What other signs what we see in road area like this ?
What other signs what we see in road area like this ?
There are a plenty of signs such as Watch for children !
So it looks like we start selling in the U . S . next year .
Did Mr . Lin put you in charge of marketing ?
Did Mr . Lin put you in charge of marketing ?
He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge , or whether he wants to hire an American.But even if he hires an American , I'll probably be transferred to our American office .
He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge , or whether he wants to hire an American.But even if he hires an American , I'll probably be transferred to our American office .
Where will it be ?
Where will it be ?
We aren't sure yet . Maybe L . A . I think L . A . would be the best idea .
We aren't sure yet . Maybe L . A . I think L . A . would be the best idea .
Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U . S . ?
Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U . S . ?
Yes , the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything.Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff.It ' s going to be good . We can compete more directly with them .
Yes , the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything.Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff.It ' s going to be good . We can compete more directly with them .
Great .
Great .
Our computers have a high level of quality now.We can demonstrate it . And our prices will be good.So I think it will really be worthwhile .
Our computers have a high level of quality now.We can demonstrate it . And our prices will be good.So I think it will really be worthwhile .
You seem excited about it .
You seem excited about it .
Well , you know I studied marketing in America.So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me . I'd love to be part of the team .
Well , you know I studied marketing in America.So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me . I'd love to be part of the team .
Do you honestly think we can compete though ? All the computer giants are there .
Do you honestly think we can compete though ? All the computer giants are there .
Yes , I do . I think we can compete . I think we can make a name for ourselves.It will be hard at first . But if we develop a good advertising campaign , I think we can break into the market .
Yes , I do . I think we can compete . I think we can make a name for ourselves.It will be hard at first . But if we develop a good advertising campaign , I think we can break into the market .
The company will have to choose a good advertising firm.And then there's the problem of quality.How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good ?
The company will have to choose a good advertising firm.And then there's the problem of quality.How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good ?
It takes some time.Because even if the quality is high , people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name.Name recognition is crucial .
It takes some time.Because even if the quality is high , people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name.Name recognition is crucial .
Well , I hope it all works out , John . I think if you're part of the team , things will go well.But you know we'd all miss you here . So I won't say I'm happy to think that you're leaving .
Well , I hope it all works out , John . I think if you're part of the team , things will go well.But you know we'd all miss you here . So I won't say I'm happy to think that you're leaving .
That's very nice of you to say.But if we set up an office there in the States , maybe you could try to become part of it .
That's very nice of you to say.But if we set up an office there in the States , maybe you could try to become part of it .
Me ? No way . I'm dedicated to the company , but I'm not going to leave Taiwan . I'm happy here .
In foreign trade , exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner .
How to adjust ?
How to adjust ?
Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs , wants and likes .
Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs , wants and likes .
Ah , some products are successful at home , but not be popular overseas .
Ah , some products are successful at home , but not be popular overseas .
That's because the fashion , taste and social customs and so on vary considerably .
That's because the fashion , taste and social customs and so on vary considerably .
Yes , sometimes the differences are great .
Yes , sometimes the differences are great .
Well , we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product .
Well , we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product .
We have to ensure that the product should be attractive to guarantee sales .
Hello .
Hi .
Hi .
How are you ?
How are you ?
I'm good . How are you ?
I'm good . How are you ?
Good . Do you speak English ?
Good . Do you speak English ?
A little . Are you American ?
A little . Are you American ?
Yes .
Yes .
Where are you from ?
Where are you from ?
I'm from California .
I'm from California .
Nice to meet you .
I feel I work harder when I am under pressure .
Me too . I get much more done when I am under the gun .
What can I do for you , Miss ?
I want to buy a bottle of perfume for myself .
I want to buy a bottle of perfume for myself .
Well , here is a perfume kind for women .
Well , here is a perfume kind for women .
I don't like strong perfumes .
I don't like strong perfumes .
How about this Isawell's flowery perfume ?