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00:08 What qualities can help a person be popular?
Hmm, well, I'd say the main characteristic that contributes to a person's popularity is mainly being positive, and so for that, there are a few factors.
A sense of humor, for example, can lighten the mood and make interacting with that person enjoyable. A kind and nice demeanor also makes people feel welcome and cared for. I also think being true to oneself is important, so not being pretentious as this can put people off.
For that last point, I think people are naturally drawn to authenticity as it allows one to exude confidence, which is an attractive quality. In short, positive, genuine qualities, I think, are the key to being popular.
- contributes to：有助于
- a sense of humor：幽默感
- lighten the mood：缓和气氛
- interacting with：与…… 互动
- demeanor：（人的）风度；举止
- feel welcome：感到受欢迎
- being true to oneself：做真实的自己
- pretentious：炫耀；做作
- put people off：使某人反感
- naturally drawn to：自然地被…… 吸引
- authenticity：真实性；真诚
- exude confidence：流露出自信
- an attractive quality：一种有吸引力的品质
- genuine：真诚的
- the key to：…… 的关键
01:03 In what ways do you think popular stars influence teenagers?
No doubt, popular stars can both positively and negatively influence teenagers.
On the positive side, they can inspire teenagers to pursue their dreams since it's true that many stars have stories of working hard and perseverance. Celebrities can also be trendsetters in fashion, music, and art, and this can help teenagers explore their own creativity. On the negative side though, some stars' lifestyles, such as excessive consumption or inappropriate behavior, might mislead teenagers.
If a star promotes a healthy lifestyle, for example, it can encourage teens to be more health-conscious, but on the flip side, if a star is involved in scandals, it gives teens the wrong idea.
So, overall, while stars can be a source of inspiration, they can also lead teenagers astray.
- positively：积极地；正面地
- negatively：消极地；负面地
- inspire：鼓舞；启发
- pursue their dreams：追求梦想
- perseverance：毅力；坚持
- trendsetters：引领潮流者
- explore their own creativity：探索创造力
- excessive consumption：过度消费
- inappropriate behavior：不当行为
- promote a healthy lifestyle：倡导健康的生活方式
- health-conscious：有健康意识的
- on the flip side：另一方面；相反
- scandals：丑闻
- gives...the wrong idea：给…… 错误的观念（想法）
- a source of inspiration：灵感的来源；鼓舞的源泉
- lead...astray：把…… 引入歧途
02:09 What are the advantages and disadvantages of being very popular?
I think being very popular has both its pros and cons.
Advantages include doors to various opportunities being opened, like career advancement, which of course can also lead to significant financial rewards. However, if one is really popular, their time will often be in demand, and I think this can make a person tired. Moreover, I also think a very popular person may have the misfortune of being cheated, I mean, emotionally, as some may take advantage of that person.
I think both these advantages and disadvantages are something that a famous person, for example, will often enjoy or grapple with.
So, while popularity has its perks, it can also come with a hefty price.
- pros and cons：优缺点；利与弊
- doors to various opportunities being opened：开启了各种机会之门
- career advancement：事业发展
- significant financial rewards：可观的经济回报
- be in demand：有需求；受欢迎
- have the misfortune of：遭遇…… 的不幸
- take advantage of：利用；占…… 的便宜
- emotionally：在情感上
- grapple with：努力应对；设法解决
- has its perks：有其好处；有其优势
- come with a hefty price：伴随着高昂的代价
03:09 What kind of people are usually popular in the workplace?
Interesting question. Well, let me see. I think in the workplace, I would say there are two qualities that make people popular.
First, I think, is competence. Being good at one's job earns respect from colleagues and superiors, and it shows reliability and the ability to contribute to the team's success. Secondly, a pleasant personality definitely goes a long way in becoming well-liked. Being kind, approachable, and easy-going helps build good relations, and it also helps to create a positive work environment.
No doubt, a competent colleague who is also friendly is more likely to be sought after to collaborate with. So, I think those are the two keys, competency and a positive personality, to be popular at work.
- competence：能力；胜任
- earns respect：赢得尊重
- colleagues：同事
- superiors：上级；上司
- reliability：可靠
- the ability to：…… 的能力
- contribute to：有助于；为…… 做贡献
- a pleasant personality：讨人喜欢的性格
- goes a long way：大有帮助；很有作用
- approachable：平易近人；随和
- helps build good relations：有助于建立良好的关系
- a positive work environment：积极的工作环境
- competent：有能力的；称职的
- sought after：受欢迎；备受青睐
- collaborate with：与…… 合作
- a positive personality：积极的个性
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