It can be as easy as taking the conversation with an acquaintance to the next level by turning it from what's happening in the news to what's happening over the weekend.

这个事情可以如同将与一个熟人的话题从谈论新闻转换到谈论你周末发生的事情那么简单。

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However, through an acquaintance, he was able to take night classes and, the next year, was chosen to be master of ceremonies of the children's program "430".

不过，他还是通过一个熟人参加了夜校。第二年，他被选中，成为一档儿童节目“430”的主持人。

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Imagine my surprise at finding myself seated next to my old work acquaintance.

想象一下当我发现自己就坐在我一个老同事的旁边时有多么惊讶。

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This time, on a warm Saturday morning, it was being loaded on--for delivery to a farm in Missouri, where an old acquaintance will spend the next year or so restoring it to its original state.

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Strew a few of these rose petals around your next conversation with the Lifestyle Demon of your acquaintance.

FORBES: Faking It