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are. In more natural conversations, however, improvised asides can be
damaging (нанести ущерб). For example, if you’re in a job interview and you
answer a question directly, then spiral (уходите в) into a related story
(историю, которая связана с основной темой) about something that
happened to you a few years ago, it could be a sign that you’re nervous and
looking to fill conversational space. Instead, focus only on what’s immediately
relevant (относится к делу по сути сейчас).
4. Lower Your Vocal Range (понизьте ваш голосовой диапазон): Take a
look at some of the most famous speeches throughout history, at currently
popular politicians, and even at local newscasters (диктор). You’ll find that
most of them have lower tones of voice, and this is no coincidence (нет
совпадений). People tend to view speakers with lower speaking voices as
having more authority and confidence. As much as you can, practice speaking
in a lower tone of voice. Don’t force yourself or you’ll sound unnatural, but if
you can get yourself a tone or two lower, it can make a real difference
(реально изменить ситуацию).
5. Gesticulate: Gesticulation — the practice of using your hands and arms to
punctuate (акцентировать) or enhance (усилить) your verbal statements —
is another valuable (ценная) body language strategy. Speakers who use body
language actively in their presentation tend to be viewed (смотрелись, как) as
more confident and more authoritative than those who do not. Obviously,
different hand gestures (жесты) can signal different things, and if you simply
wave (махать) your hands wildly in front of your audience, it may make you
come across (казаться) as out of control. Instead, focus on reserving
(оставлять) your hand gestures for your most impactful words, and try to keep
your movements reserved and under strict control.
Exercise 421. Translate the sentences into Russian and explain usage of
the tenses.
1. Unfortunately, Lindsey’s persistent nephew used to miss important openings
in international companies, as he used to be rather slow and lazy last year.
2. Off the top of my head, Jeffrey’s irritated spouse is not used to working in shifts
now, as she was used to being a housewife last year.
3. I guess, his savvy boss will never get used to having a high paying job next
year.
4. It is a no-brainer, that Matthew’s industrious parents are going to get used to
doing their due diligence this week, as they need to research all the information
about the competitors.
5. Obviously, Ashley’s well-behaved godfather was not used to having a menial
job, as he used to be rather rich in 2015.

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