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1. Appropriate eye contact is very important when you talk to another person. When a person does not make any eye contact during a conversation, people may think that the person is not being honest.
2. A firm handshake is also important. Many people think that a firm handshake shows that a person is confident and open.
3. Everyone is regarded as equal, so people generally talk more casually, even to the supervisor. Of course, it is also not appropriate to be too informal with classmates and supervisors in the school.
4. When you do not understand something, always ask. People will not think less of you if you do this. In fact, they will appreciate that you are interested in understanding correctly. (Cited from “In the Workplace: An Intermediate Integrated Skills Textbook” )
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Notes
constantly 絶えず;
sensory memory　感覚記憶;
Guinness Book of World Records ギネスブック;

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Your brain is constantly taking in information through your senses. The information enters your sensory memory, which can hold lots of information, but only for a few seconds. If you ignore the information, your brain throws it away. If you pay attention to the information, it goes into your short-term memory. This is why learning to pay attention is an important first step. To help the brain focus, Dave Farrow, a Canadian recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records for Greatest Memory recommends breaking big tasks down into smaller tasks. He sets a timer and works as hard as he can for short periods of time until the timer goes off. Then he takes a small break. This keeps his focus strong. (by Shantel Ivits)
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