沉默是金：谈合约时不可忽视的“沉默规則”

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Remember that their time is precious: Their time is very valuable, so carefully pick what kind of communication works best. Emails are generally less disruptive so if you can convey your message via email, opt for that form of communication first.
牢記對方的时间很宝贵：时間珍贵，所以要選择适合的通訊方式。郵件不会太打擾別人，所以如果你的事用邮件可以說清楚，最好选择这種方式聯系他人。

If they say no, don't push it: If they decline you, don't rephrase the same question and ask it again. The answer is no! Instead give them time to mull it over, present the issue again at a later date. The more you push them, the more they'll withdraw. Remember, you can't badger someone into agreeing.
如果对方不同意，不要咄咄逼人：如果对方拒绝了你的要求，不要再继續追问了，答案肯定是不同意。给他們点时間想想，过一段时間再提這件事。要记住，不要死缠烂打逼别人同意。

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Give them time to reply: If you haven't heard back from someone, don't start bombarding them with emails, texts, and voicemail messages all in one day. Give them a little leeway and wait for them to reply you and try again the next day or even the next week if you have the time to wait.
给他們時间回复：如果过了一段时间还没得到回复，不要急着在当天用邮件、短信、语音狂轰滥炸催促别人。给对方点时间，如果事情并不是很急，可以隔天或下周提醒他们回復。

Keep thepunctuations and smiley faces to a minimum: When you don't know someone, it's a bit odd to add five exclamation marks at the end of the sentence and say things like "thank you a million times!"Being overenthusiastic can also come off as being insincere.
盡量少用標點和表情：当你还不了解他人时，在发完想说的話后加上五个感叹号或者说“千言万语也表达不了我的感谢啊亲！”是很奇怪的。过分热情会让别人觉得不真诚。