"Sometimes, if both sides become friends before doing business, it makes for an even happier partnership. For new clients or business connections, for instance, these social gatherings can be used to establish a personal relationship, so that both parties understand the other's background, personality and values and are clear about what to expect.
有時雙方先交朋友再談生意，更有助於合作愉快，例如對新的客戶或業務交往對象，可從應酬中增加一些私人接觸，瞭解對方的個人背景、個性、價值觀，以及雙方的期望等。