地道美语听力练习:谦虚和自负

Hans:Well, I think the choice is clear. I think we should hire Clark.

Freddie:To me, the choice is clear, too, but I think that choice is Paul.

Both Paul and Clark are qualified for the job, but Clark is a blowhard.

He was too full of himself.

Hans:Clark may come off as a little overconfident, but he makes a good impression.

He would make a much better rep than Paul.

Paul was just too low-key and timid.

Freddie:Paul wasn't timid at all.

He was modest and self-deprecating, but he also had a quiet confidence.

He wasn't trying too hard to impress, like Clark was.

Hans:Clark is the kind of person who stands out in a room and gets noticed.

That's what we want in a rep trying to get new clients.

Freddie:I found Clark to be overbearing.

Paul, on the other hand, had a way with him.

He exuded confidence without having to resort to blowing his own horn.

Hans:I see we're at loggerheads about this. What do you suggest?

Freddie:Let's ask them both to lunch and ask Monique to join us.

She's done a lot of hiring and has good judgment.

Hans:You mean you want Monique to make the call so neither of us will be blamed for picking the wrong person.

Freddie:I always thought you were quick on the uptake.