2014年ESL之商务英语 27 Spotting Trends

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Spotting Trends 

Heidi: You look very relaxed reading magazines in the middle of the workday. 

Tim: It’s my job. I’m tasked with spotting new trends. 

Heidi: And you do that by reading magazines with your feet up? 

Tim: Why not? I also frequent places where hipsters hang out, listening to their conversations and observing what they’re wearing, eating, drinking, and doing. 

Heidi: That doesn’t sound too onerous¹. 

Tim: It’s all about finding the trendsetters, the people who are beta testers and early adopters. These are also the bellwethers² for when a trend has run its course. 

Heidi: Can’t you just see what people are buying? 

Tim: By then, it’s too late. Those are people who are jumping on the bandwagon, not the movers and shakers. 

Heidi: Well, don’t look at me. I lag behind every trend and don’t have any idea what’s in or out. 

Tim: Luckily, you have me to tell you. I’ve been meaning to talk to you about your choice of footwear... 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse