美國國務院今天上半年出臺了16條行為準則，希望能夠幫助老美改變在世界上醜陋的美國人的形象（大聲喧嘩，沒有禮貌，自傲自大， 宣揚宗教，對世界無知）。
國務院考慮這將這些行為準則印在護照上， 以提醒國民注意做一個好的‘世界公民’ 。有幾條是這樣的：
•1. Think as big as you like but talk and act smaller. (In many countries, any form of boasting is considered very rude. Talking about wealth, power or status – corporate or personal – can create resentment.)
隨你怎麼想，可是別亂說瞎吹牛 — 吹噓金錢地位是會令人反感的
•2. Listen at least as much as you talk. (By all means, talk about America and your life in our country. But also ask people you’re visiting about themselves and their way of life.)
多聽少說。 至少聽得跟說的一樣多 — 除了說自己， 也記著打問一些人家
• 3. Save the lectures for your kids. (Whatever your subject of discussion, let it be a discussion not a lecture. Justified or not, the US is seen as imposing its will on the world.)
別教訓人。你只有權力教訓你孩子 — 討論的態度好， 強加於人給老美留下壞名聲
• 3. Think a little locally. (Try to find a few topics that are important in the local popular culture. Remember, most people in the world have little or no interest in the World Series or the Super Bowl. What we call “soccer” is football everywhere else. And it’s the most popular sport on the planet.)
在啥地方也對那地方用點心思 – 比如說當地的文化時尚之類。 什麼棒球橄欖球之類的， 免提。
• 4. Slow down. (We talk fast, eat fast, move fast, live fast. Many cultures do not.)
悠這點兒 — 不是世界各地的人都風風火火的
• 5. Speak lower and slower. (A loud voice is often perceived as bragging. A fast talker can be seen as aggressive and threatening.)
說話慢點， 小點兒聲 – 大嗓門有吹噓之嫌。說話快顯得不友善
• 6. Your religion is your religion and not necessarily theirs. (Religion is usually considered deeply personal, not a subject for public discussions.)
別傳染你的宗教 — 宗教是私事兒，不適於集體討論
•7. If you talk politics, talk – don’t argue. (Steer clear of arguments about American politics, even if someone is attacking US politicians or policies. Agree to disagree.)
你若想討論政治，記住重點是討論， 不是爭論 — 即使有人攻擊美國政治，也不要吵。
我的隨感：
第一條： 我想這在中國問題不大。 你不說也會有人問的
第二條：做人這樣也不錯
第三條：厚厚， 怕是有些晚了
第五條：大概可以用這個道理幫助咱國人減小音量的
第六條：這樣大概出國的美國人要少15%？
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