假定你是李华,你的新西兰朋友 Terry 将去中国朋友家做客,发英文邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你回复邮件。内容包括:
(1)到达时间;
(2)合适的礼物;
(3)餐桌礼仪。
Hi Terry,
I’m so glad to hear that you’re going to visit your Chinese friend’s home! Here are a few things you should know about Chinese guest etiquette:
Arrival time
It’s generally considered polite to arrive at a Chinese home 10-15 minutes after the agreed-upon time. This shows that you’re punctual, but not too eager.
Gifts
Gifts are always appreciated when visiting someone’s home in China. It’s not necessary to spend a lot of money, but it’s a nice gesture to bring something small and thoughtful. Some good options include flowers, chocolates, or a bottle of wine.
Table manners
Here are a few basic table manners to keep in mind when eating at a Chinese home:
- Use chopsticks. If you don’t know how to use chopsticks, your host will likely be happy to teach you.
- Don’t point your chopsticks at people or food.
- Don’t leave your chopsticks sticking up in your rice. This is considered bad luck.
- Don’t talk with your mouth full.
- Don’t finish all of your food. It’s considered polite to leave a little bit on your plate.
I hope this helps! I’m sure you’ll have a great time visiting your Chinese friend.
Best, Li Hua
中文翻译:
嗨,Terry,
听说你要去中国朋友家做客,我很高兴!以下是一些关于中国客人礼仪的注意事项:
到达时间
一般来说,在约定的时间后10-15分钟到达中国家庭是礼貌的。这表明你守时,但不会太急切。
礼物
在中国访问某人的家时,礼物总是受到欢迎。不必花很多钱,但带一些小而有心意的礼物是一种不错的举动。一些好的选择包括鲜花、巧克力或一瓶葡萄酒。
餐桌礼仪
在中国家庭吃饭时,请记住以下几个基本餐桌礼仪:
- 使用筷子。如果你不会用筷子,你的主人很可能会很乐意教你。
- 不要用筷子指着人或食物。
- 不要把筷子插在米饭里。这被认为是不吉利的。
- 不要嘴里含着东西说话。
- 不要吃完所有的食物。被认为礼貌地在盘子里留下一点。
希望这些信息对你有所帮助!我相信你一定会在访问你的中国朋友时玩得愉快。
此致, 李华