[audio mp3="https://resource02.ulifestyle.com.hk/ublog/wp-content/blogs.dir/0/14806/files/2017/10/Kygo-Selena-Gomez-–-It-Aint-Me-Lyrics-Lyric-Video.mp3"][/audio] 休息一晚後，我從South Station坐一個叫Amtrak的交通工具到達Old Orchard beach (OOB). 雖然只坐了兩個小時，但卻花了24美金。 The next day, I payed 24 USD to go to OOB by Amtrak. (expensive) 在香港時，早就聽說OOB很寒冷，所以隨身帶了頸巾。到達後，卻非常熱！差不多34度，剛下車可能會感到熱，但俗語說「心靜自然涼」，但當靜下心，看看風景後，確實還是很熱！！ I was told that OOB is very cold so I brought scarf with me. The weather was like 34 degree Celsius and a saying came to my mine, 'a calm heart keeps you cool'. I calmed myself down, watched the scenery but still I was melting. 說起天氣，我們都會用兩個字來形容這裡的天氣——「女人」，因為它就像女人的心一樣，難以捉摸。白天可達35度以上，晚上可以降到8度。因此，建議夏天跟冬天衣服都帶點。 Speaking of the weather, some people describe it as 'women' since it is as unpredictable as women. It can reach 35 degree or higher in daytime and 8 degree at night time so it is suggested to come here with summer and winter clothes. 然而，再冷的天氣也不能凍結美國人對沙灘的熱愛，我發現當地人在15度下，還穿小背心到海邊嬉水！記得有一個早上溫度13度，我包了幾層衣服坐在暖爐旁取暖，一個室友剛從寒風刺骨的海灘回來，我正打算跟他講，「我發現了暖爐！」但他當時光著上半身，說現在溫度剛好，還笑我在曖爐旁取暖，現在回想，應該是因為香港都沒那麼大的溫差，身體才會覺得特別冷吧！ Yet, the weather couldn't stop Americans and tourists from going to the beach. They were wearing tank top. I remember once I was sitting in front of a heater and my roommate came home from the beach. When I was about to tell him that I found a well functioning heater in this chilly morning, I noticed that he was bare chested. He told me it was not that cold and were laughing at me omg so embarrassing. 話說回來，我來這邊是要在樂園工作的，但剛到Old Orchard Beach，就在想：這地方那麼空曠，人又少，而且樂園不是每天都開門，到底它是怎樣賺錢呢？ Let's get back to my mission in OOB. I need to work in a theme park called palace playland. However, I was wondering why this place is so quiet that I have no clue how the playland attracts people and earn money when I first arrived OOB. 6月中，人並不多。Very quiet in mid June. 原來，Old Orchard Beach是一個季節性的城市，到了夏季會特別多人。看著眼前的一片死寂，實在很難想像幾個月後，會以複雜不捨的心情離開。 It turns out that OOB is a seasonal city where it will be flooded with people in summer. 暑假時人流很多。A lot of people in July. 接下來要講講應做和不應做的事。 Let's talk about some dos and don'ts here. 第一，不要站班馬線旁。有一次我跟幾個朋友在交叉路口旁的行人道上聊天，聊得正高興時傳來一把聲音：' Are you guys crossing?' 此時馬路上已經有有幾輛車停在班馬線前。原來這裡的司機如果看到路邊有人的話，一般都會讓行人先過馬路，感覺很體貼路人。 First, don't stand and wait next to the pedestrian crossing. I can vividly remember the time when I was talking with my friends right beside the crossing. Suddenly a voice came out, ' Are you guys crossing?' At that time, a few cars were waiting in front of the crossing for us. Then, we realized that cars here are very patient that they will wait until you finish crossing the road. That's sweet of drivers. 第二，要入鄉隨俗，對人友善。平時在香港去銀行，商店時，服務員可能會問你有什麼需要。相比之下，這裡首先會問的是你最近如何，出乎意料之外的，是他們的表情非常豐富，你即使沒聽明他說什麼，也會感受到他們快要溢出來的情緒。個人而言，我十分喜歡看他們的面部表情，有時甚至在他們互相吵架時，被他們的表情逗得快忍不住笑。(聽上去好像有點變態，但這確是我真誠的感受) 。言歸正傳，不要對熱情的收銀員視而不見，最基本也對他微笑和回應。 Second, be nice to people, just do in Rome as Romans do. If you go to bank or supermarket in HK, the first thing staffs may say is 'what do you need?' On the contrary, people in OOB will ask ' how are you doing?' What really surprised me was their expressive faces. You don't need to listen to the words in order to understand their emotion and this is what I extremely enjoying watching. Sometimes I am too appreciative to their facial expression even when they are quarreling with one another. Anyway, this is a fun thing and please do not feel shy to respond to their enthusiasm by giving at least a smile. 第三，要看著對方眼睛說話。在我們的文化下，如果一直盯著別人的眼睛可能會感到沒禮貌，或者會害羞。但美國人講話很喜歡這樣，眼神不離開你的眼睛。而他們給我的感覺，是半分好奇，半分善意。人的眼睛其實真的可以傳遞感情，例如一種叫oxytocin的荷爾蒙可以在眼神交流中產生，它功能是可以建立關係和令人愉快。有時這會讓我想起電影神奇女俠(Wonder woman)，很自然。 Third, look people in the eyes when having conversation. In our culture, it might be shy or rude if you stare at others' eyes. Yet, Americans love making eye contact with you in a way that makes me feel natural and connected. Oxytocin is a hormone produced during eye contact which is considered a bonding hormone. This natural interaction recalls my memory of Wonder woman. 之前看到一個有趣的網站，發現最有愛的情侶，能有更長的眼神接觸。詳情: (非廣告) An interesting website said that couples with strongest love are able to hold eye contact for a longer period of time. To find out more, click the link below to know more: (Not ad) http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/02/12/look-em-in-the-eye-part-ii-how-to-make-eye-contact-the-right-way-in-life-business-and-love/ 還有很多關於工作，跟美國人交流互動的故事，留待下回再講！ I can't wait to tell you about interacting with local Americans and work related stuffs. See you next time ;)
