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Aries bosses are just fine, as long as you do what they want immediately. Lateness is not tolerated. When you ask for a raise let them know it's for your car or a new gun. 白羊座的老板很不错,只要你能立即做好他要你做的事情。拖延是不可容忍的。如果你想要求加薪的话,就告诉他们你是想买一辆车或者一把新枪。
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Taurus bosses are slow to change, even for their own good[1]. Once you win their trust, you're in. 金牛座的老板很不容易改变,哪怕这种改变对他们自己有好处。一旦你赢得他们的信任,你就是自己人了。
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Gemini bosses are sure to change everything at least three times a year. Try to deal with a Gemini boss one sound bite at a time. To have your way with them, give them news clippings of relevant materials. 双子座的老板一年内最起码要把所有东西改变三次。和双子座老板交往时要努力作到一锤定音。要想用你的方式和他们交往,就送他们一些相关资料的剪报。
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Cancer bosses. Don't like the mood[2] they're in? Just wait 6 hours, their mood is sure to change. Give them lots of hugs, gifts of silver and home cooked goodies. Talk about your kids. Invite them to your home. 巨蟹座的老板。不喜欢他们的坏情绪是吗?只要再等六个小时,他们的情绪就肯定会改变。给他们大量的拥抱,银制的礼物以及自家做的小食品。多谈谈你的孩子。邀请他到你家里做客。
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Leo bosses are creative geniuses. Give them a round of[3] applause every day and you will probably do just fine. Don't forget to give them monogrammed gifts. 狮子座的老板是富有创意的天才。每天都给他们一连串的赞美,你十有八九就做对了。别忘了送他们一些有押花图案的礼物。
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Virgo bosses are just perfect, if you are. Give them a bottle of vitamins and natural spring water. Be sure to carefully observe all of their little rituals. 处女座的老板是完美无缺的,假如你完美无缺的话。送他们一瓶维他命和天然矿泉水。确保要仔细遵守他们所有的细小礼节。
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Libra bosses are just fine until it's time to make a tough decision. You can tell when they're stressed out, they'll equivocate and vacillate. Loud crude talk is a definite no-no[4] here. A "classic" approach works best with a Libra boss. 天秤座的老板一直很好,直到他们必须做出强硬的决定时。当他们压力过大时,你是可以辨别出来的,因为他们会支支吾吾、犹豫不决。在这里,喧哗吵闹、低级庸俗的谈话是绝对行不通的。对天秤座的老板来说,“典雅的”方式是一种最好的办法。
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Scorpio. here's a boss who will stick with you through thick and thin[5], if you are loyal. You will have to win their trust by passing many, many tests or they could give you the one big test. 天蝎座,这是个可以和你同甘共苦的老板,如果你忠心耿耿的话。你可以通过经历许许多多的考验来赢得他们的信任,否则他们会给你个极大的考验。
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Sagittarius bosses will tend to be lucky. That is to say they usually get away with their mistakes far away. They love vacations, long lunch meetings and business trips. You can get on their best side by doing work as far as possible away from the office. 射手座的老板常常很走运。也就是说他们总是能够走得远远地,免受他们所犯错误的惩罚。他们喜欢假期、长时间的午餐会议以及商务旅游。要想讨得他们的欢心,你最好能在离办公室尽可能远的地方工作。
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Capricorn bosses can be just a bit like dad. They think that they were meant to rule and usually they're right. Humor them. If they can depend on you when it really counts most likely you'll be OK. 摩羯座的老板有那么一点像爸爸。他们认为自己应该统管一切,而他们也总是正确的。你要迁就他们。如果他们能在重要的时刻依靠你,那么很有可能你就一切顺利了。
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Aquarius bosses can be friendly yet cool. Don't get into personal things with them. They are favorably impressed[6] by innovations. 水瓶座的老板友好然而比较冷漠。和他们之间不要涉及私事。他们对改革创新尤其有好印象。
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Pisces bosses are fine in creative and monastic fields, otherwise, don't expect them to stay around too long. To get on their best side go away with them on a retreat, seminar or workshop. 双鱼座的老板在创造性和神学的领域很擅长,但是在其他方面,你可别指望他们能呆上太长的时间。要想讨他们的欢心,你应该和他们一起离开,隐避静修、参加研讨或讲习。
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