[Words & Phrases]
performance review: 人事評価、業績評価
pivotal: 中核的な、極めて重要な(pivot: 枢軸、回転軸）
convince: 納得させる、確信させる
vote of confidence: 信頼して選ぶこと、信任投票
driving force: 推進力、けん引役
chemistry: 相性、化学反応
mentor: メンター、良き助言者、相談相手
ropes: やり方（複数系で使う）
assertive: 率直にものを言う、積極的な
ビジネスシーンのオリジナル英訳
ビジネスシーンの正確な英訳は実際の音声や市販テキストにてご確認をお願いします。 あくまで私個人が作成したものです。
Silvia: Well, it’s that time of year again, a performance review. Looking back on the past 6 months, what do you think you have done well to grow?
Takashi: I guess I have played a pivotal role in supporting the US project. The biggest event for me was a business trip to the US. I was happy that I could convince the landowner in Redmond to select our company.
Silvia: Yes, you became the driving force for ABC’s growth in the US. You have built a relationship of trust with local staff. With Michael, of course. You seem to have good chemistry with him.
Takashi: Yeah, for me, Michael is not only a colleague but also a mentor. He taught me the basic principles of US business, gave me career advice, and taught me how to be more assertive.
Silvia: You are lucky to have a role model like him.
(欧米の人は日本人に比べて自己アピールが上手だと言われていることについて)
Maybe Americans are more used to it because of job interviews and resumes. We have to stand out and make our skills known otherwise we’ll get passed over and maybe lose a chance. However I know many Americans still find this very uncomfortable.
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