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P.T. 巴纳姆:奋斗与胜利·补录 208

P.T. 巴纳姆《奋斗与胜利》· Struggles and Triumphs · 领导

He was really a “Professor” and teacher of English in one of the best educational establishments in Paris. Very soon after opening my exhibitions in that city, I saw the necessity of having a translator who was qualified to act as a medium between the General and the highly cultivated audiences that daily favored us at our levees. I had begun with a not over-cultivated interpreter, who, when the General personated Cupid, for instance, would cry out “Coopeed,” to which some one would be sure to respond “Stoopeed,” to the annoyance of myself and the amusement of the audience. I accordingly determined to procure the best interpreter I could find and I was directed to call upon Professor Pinte. I saw him and briefly stated what I wanted, in what capacity I proposed to employ him, and what salary I would pay him. He was highly indignant and informed me that he was “no showman,” and had no desire to learn or engage in the business.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50115
定位:Additional excerpt 208 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

巴纳姆在巴黎办展览,发现需要一个能对接高雅观众的翻译。他起初用的翻译水平不高,把“丘比特”念成“库皮德”,观众跟着起哄,场面尴尬。于是他决定找最好的翻译,有人推荐了平特教授。巴纳姆见面后直接说明工作性质和薪水,平特教授却觉得受辱,说自己不是“马戏团的人”,不想学也不愿干这行。核心是:专业人才往往在意身份标签,直接谈钱和岗位可能触怒对方。做法是先理解对方的自尊和顾虑,再谈合作方式。

上下文

巴纳姆在巴黎展出“小将军”时,需要翻译来沟通观众,于是发生了这段招聘插曲。

今日一问

当你需要请一位专业人士做“降格”的工作时,你会先照顾他的身份感吗?

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