互致寒暄之后，他们便开始严肃的讨论了。
After exchanging the usual pleasantries, they got down to serious discussion.
在一天中的任何时间开会都可以——但在下午3点之后只安排最无关紧要的会议，最好是不费脑子只进行寒暄的那类会议。
It's fine to schedule meetings at any point in the day—but schedule only the most unimportant ones after 3 p. m.
在简单的寒暄之后，美国谈判双方很快地切入主题，甚至社会上举办的联欢会都会被利用来讨论生意。
After the neutral warm-up, US negotiating partners quickly get to the point. Even social get-togethers are often used to discuss business matters.
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