【双语对话】

Coco: I still have fear. It is just too weird. How do I even start? Won’t people think that I am creepy?

我还是有恐惧感。这太奇怪了。我该如何开始呢？人们会不会觉得我很奇怪？

Melanie: You can start by complimenting something about them or asking for recommendations.

你可以从称赞他们的某件事或是向他们询问推荐开始。

Coco: I'll try that approach. How can I overcome shyness?

我会尝试那个方法。我如何克服害羞呢？

Melanie: Just like how you deal with pressure. You practice deep breathing, remind yourself of your worth, and focus on the present.

就像你应对压力一样。练习深呼吸，提醒自己的价值，并专注于当下。

Coco: Mom you always have all the answers.

妈妈你总是什么问题都有答案。

【重点笔记】

1.creepy adj. 毛骨悚然的，变态的

例: That old house gives me a creepy feeling whenever I pass by it.

每次我经过那座破旧的房子都会感到毛骨悚然。

2.compliment v./n. 夸奖

例: She received a compliment on her beautiful artwork from a famous artist.

她得到了一位著名艺术家对她漂亮的艺术作品的称赞。

3.overcome v. 战胜(挑战)

例: Despite the challenges, she managed to overcome her fear of public speaking."

尽管面临挑战，她设法克服了对公众演讲的恐惧。

4.shyness n. 害羞

例: His shyness prevented him from expressing his feelings openly.

他的害羞让他不能公开表达自己的情感。

5.deep breathing 深呼吸

例: When feeling anxious, try practicing deep breathing to calm your nerves."

感到焦虑时，尝试进行深呼吸来平静自己的神经。

6.worth n. 价值

例: Prove your worth before you come asking for respect.

在寻求尊重之前，先证明你的价值。

7.Have all the answers 拥有所有的答案

例: She handles all situations so gracefully. It seems like she always has all the answers.

她处理所有情况都如此优雅，看起来她似乎拥有所有的答案。