今早收到公司的Broadcaster
原來是一封CEO寫給大家一封有關紐約與台北所住所聞分享的信
想當然爾
外商銀行的CEO是大部份是白皮膚的外國人
要當上CEO,國際觀是必要條件
來渣打上班後也是遇到很多外國人
最多是香港,再來就是一些新加坡,馬來西亞,印度...
當然也會有一些白人
但基本上大多是寒喧功能
我非常感謝我爸媽在我大學二年級花了二十幾萬送我與妹妹去美國流浪
在那段人生沒有壓力之時培養國際觀
導致我在外商公司工作與國外同事談論有關國外景點或城市時
還算搭得上話不會脫節
即使已經是很久很久以前的事了
在我的記憶仍歷久如新
這次CEO像寫生活報告一樣描述他在紐約與台北住過四年的心得
原來在外國人眼中的台北是隨地可以買到臭豆腐與水餃的呀^_^
看來CEO住得不夠久
臭豆腐一般都是跟蚵仔麵線逗行賣的啦~
以下中英文對照
看倌們順便學點兒英文吧
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New York and Taipei are both great cities with many things in common as well many differences, I’d like to share some of my observations about the two cities with you below:
紐約和台北兩地都是美好的城市，它們在許多方面雷同，但也存在許多差異。下列是我個人的部份見聞，希望在此與各位分享：
In New York, hot dog vendors are a common sight on the streets, in Taiwan, there are also many street food vendors but they sell things that are very different such as dumplings and stinky tofu!
•在紐約，熱狗攤販是街上隨處可見的現象，而在台灣，同樣出現許多街道攤販，但他們販賣的東西極不相同，像是水餃和臭豆腐！
The Chinatown in downtown Manhattan in New York City is one of the largest and most crowded in the United States. In Taiwan though, there is only the American Club and not an American Town.
•紐約市曼哈頓下城區的中國城，堪稱美國國內最大、也最擁擠的城區。 反觀台灣，只見美國俱樂部，不見任何美國城。
Baseball is a popular sport in both Taiwan and New York and Wang Jian Ming is one of my favorite baseball players.
•棒球在台灣和美國兩地均為十分受歡迎的運動，而且，王建民是我最喜愛的棒球之一。
Taxis in New York have rude drivers, are expensive and drive in a crazy manner. Taxis in Taiwan, on the other hand have friendly drivers and reasonable fares but still drive in the same crazy manner!
•紐約有禮貌不佳的計程車司機，收費高昂，而且開車方式極為瘋狂。 反觀台灣的計程車司機則較友善，收費合理，但開起車來一樣瘋狂不已！
The MRT in Taipei is new, clean and efficient whereas the subway in New York is old and not as clean.
•台北的捷運新穎、乾淨又有效率，紐約相對則較老舊，而且較不乾淨。
Both cities are laid out in a grid system, making it easy to find your way around.
•兩個城市皆以格網系統鋪陳，令人容易找到四周方向。
Mandarin is the most commonly heard language on the streets in Taiwan but in New York, there are many different languages spoken everywhere.
•走在台灣街上，最普遍聽到的語言是國語，但在紐約，各種不同語言四處通行。
Taiwan boasts beautiful landscapes and peaceful parks and New York too, is proud of its greenery.
•台灣因擁有美麗的風景和幽靜的公園而自豪，紐約同樣因四處綠化而感到驕傲。
There are four seasons in New York but only two in Taiwan – rain and more rain.
•紐約一年有四季，但在台灣只有兩季 – 雨季和多雨季。
Both cities are the financial centers of their respective countries and have a young and vibrant population.
•兩個城市都有各自的金融中心，且有一群充滿青春活力的人口。
Taiwan has its Taipei 101 building and New York has its Empire State Building.
•台灣有座101 大樓，紐約有座帝國大廈。
The most obvious similarity between the two cities for me personally is that I’ve lived in both cities. I lived for 4½ years in New York City and including my previous stay in Taiwan, I’m already on my 4th year in Taiwan and counting. I am enjoying this wonderful city where exciting opportunities abound and look forward to beating my New York City record in the near future!
就我個人而言，兩個城市最明顯的共同點就是我在兩地皆曾居住過，我曾在紐約待過四年半，在台灣，如果加上之前停留的時間，算來我在台灣已經邁入第四年，目前還在繼續累計中。 我喜愛這座城市， 到處充滿振奮人心的機會，期待在不久的將來，就能打敗我在紐約的居住記錄了！
Information Provided By Jim McCabe, CEO, Taiwan
資料提供者：麥侃哲, 渣打銀行台灣區總經理
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