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2006.02.20(Review of 2004.11.11 edition)
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SCHMOOZE おしゃべりする
- To schmooze means to have a relaxed, friendly, casual conversation, often to gain some personal advantage.
Be Careful! Schmooze is an informal word that's usually not appropriate to use in formal business situations. - schmooze は、くつろいだ、親しげな、くだけた会話のことで、それはしばしば個人的なメリットを得るためのものです。
注意：schmooze は俗語なので、通常、正式な仕事の場面にはふさわしくありません。
- a: Why is Mike playing golf today? I thought he hated golf.
b: He does, but the president of Berlitz Bank will be there. Mike never misses a chance to schmooze with a client. - a: How did the party go?
b: Well, I did my best to schmooze with the human resources staff. I just hope they remember my name when I apply for a job! - a: Where's Oliver?
b: He's over there, schmoozing the president.
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