Shadowing Practice: Upper-intermediate | Table Manners in the West - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hi, everyone.
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I'm Jenny.
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Hey, guys.
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I'm John.
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This is an upper-intermediate lesson.
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So table manners in the West.
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Why do you say this?
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Because there are many opportunities to come out.
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And many people want to understand what to come out.
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For example, when I'm going to eat,
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I want to know what to come out.
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This conversation is about two Chinese people in the West, right?
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Yes.
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There's a woman named小美.
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He was probably going to the United States,
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but he was going to play or移民.
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And he was in the United States,
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a Chinese friend, a man.
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And the man gave him a lot of advice.
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Just to be careful, not to do anything, what should do.
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Right.
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Let's listen to the conversation.
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Let's go.
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About how they're headed for the Apparat Johımızı
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And you can't get any of those when you don't get angry and sound like that.
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That would sound very bad.
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Oh, that's why I'm going to be a girl.
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Right.
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I can't do that?
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Do you need to wear a girl?
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T-shirt.
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I can't wear a girl.
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It's a bit of a little.
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Okay.
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I don't know if I can't understand which is a knife,
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which is a knife.
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This is no matter how convenient, how convenient.
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Really?
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That's good.
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Can you put your hand on the table?
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If you put your hand on the shoulder,
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if you want to put your hand on the shoulder, just like that.
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Then you can put your hand on the shoulder.
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Then you can put it back.
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Okay.
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Do you have anything to do with your hand?
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There is a little bit.
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You need to sit on the shoulder.
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Don't put your hand on the table.
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Don't put your hand on the shoulder.
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How can you eat?
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I can't.
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I can't imagine it.
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Like this, slowly, slowly.
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Wow, it's a high-fledged movement.
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You're really tired of eating dinner.
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When we come to a new city or a new country,
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if you have friends or friends in the world,
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they usually say, I want to make you clear the wind.
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So greet the wind and wash the dust.
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Actually, this is not a very special Chinese ceremony ritual.
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What is it?
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It usually calls you to eat dinner.
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That's why you eat dinner.
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Yes.
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But this is a very old way to go to the beginning.
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But it's definitely a person from a very far distance.
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Right?
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Yes.
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So you have to express yourself to him to eat dinner.
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要为他接风洗尘 而且你刚说替你 然后是喂你 都可以 还可以说什么 给你 帮你
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都可以 都是for you 的意思 好的 好的 那小美从中国 到了美国 想吃什么呢 她说既然到了美国 就要尝尝地道的西餐
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既然 既然就是since 对 There is no man,
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only there is half of something with You should certainly removeело And then there's a lot of stuff that's not a joke.
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You can definitely try to eat it.
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Okay.
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They just want to eat it.
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The girl said, I'm a little scared.
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I'm a little scared, right?
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Yes, but I'm scared.
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But I'm not scared.
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That's right.
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总之这个就是女孩子会用,年轻的女孩子会用的说法。 就这个词吗?怕变成怕怕的。 对,它不能用在其他很多的词语上面。 而且我不应该用,是吧?
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对,因为你是一个男生。 好,好。 OK.
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但是呢,吃西餐有很多讲究,对不对?
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有很多讲究。 So lots of stuff you have to pay attention to.
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对,它这个讲究其实这里就有很多什么rules啊。 That is fabulous, and so many people are afraid to eat they are.
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Where'd your 제하나가?
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Where do you think the rules are?
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You say that you don't understand classes around the country Write it down back to puzzles
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You say your things are even sitting in place It means your fair business to get the structure
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你就做错了,结果别人都笑你。 意思就是make an ass of yourself,出洋相,是吗?
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你可以在节目里说ass这种话吗?
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应该可以吧。
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好吧,对,反正就是这个意思。
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好吧。 他和丢脸的意思差不多了,其实。 那我们对话里呢,说法很有趣, 他说丢脸丢到美国来了,丢脸丢到你们美国来了。 What is it?
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Actually, it's a very common way to throw a face.
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Because Chinese people are very afraid to throw a face, right?
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And we think that it's not a big thing to throw a face in the foreign people.
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It's very embarrassing.
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What else do you say?
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Where do you throw a face?
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Throw a face to the company.
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What is it?
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So, you're going to throw your face all the way to the States.
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That's right.
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That's right.
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Okay, I'm a little bit more understanding.
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So, if you want to make a foreign language,
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you want to self-deprecate yourself.
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You can throw your face to China.
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Okay.
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Let's try to see how the result is.
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You throw your face off,
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you will be being rejected.
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鄙视是despise的意思吗?
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对,其实它查字典是这个意思,而且它以前的用法,despise是一个很强烈的词,对吧?
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鄙视就是也是很强烈,很严重的,但是就是近两年来,很多年轻人在网络上很喜欢用这个词语,所以现在有的时候朋友之间互相开玩笑都可以用鄙视。 那有点小看的意思是吗?
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就是有那种看不起的意思。 我看不起你?
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可以,是吗?
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可以的 好,那我们今天其实对话 一直在说西餐的礼仪 餐桌的礼仪 比如说吃饭的时候不要大声的说话 这样会影响到灵桌的人,对吧?
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这个礼仪是etiquette?
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对,对 OK 然后我刚刚说会影响到灵桌的人 那这个灵就是邻居的灵 桌就是桌子的桌 就是neighboring table
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最常用的就是 林桌,邻居,还有一个 林国
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这些都可以说的 neighboring country 这三个林最常用
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好,那 不要大声说话,我们尽量 不说埋头吃饭就好 埋头吃饭 埋头,像埋头工作,是吗 对,埋头苦干 Just like,
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bury yourself in your work 他其实这里强调的不是说你一定要低着头做一件事,
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他强调的是就是你要专心地做一件事。 Like immerse yourself in this activity.
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对, immerse yourself in 义婷。 好。 不要讲话。 好,那一个是不要讲话, 然后呢,你咀嚼食物的时候,也不要声音太响。 等一下,咀嚼是吗?
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对,咀嚼就是嚼。 大家可能听过这个比较口语。 嚼也是吃物的意思是吗?
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Yeah.
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嚼和咀嚼都是true?
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對, 嚼是比較口語的說法, 咀嚼是比較正式的詞.
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好.
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嚼和咀嚼都是true 对 嚼是比較口语的說法 咀嚼是一個比較正式的詞 好 然後有的人吃飯 他嚼東西的時候聲音很響 會發出那種很噁心的
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嗲噤嗲噤的聲音
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嗲噤嗲噤嗲 對 其實漢字中文裡面 沒有嗲這個字 對吧 對 詞典裡面是 嗲噤嗲噤嗲 對 寫出來我們就用 嗲口字旁的嗲代替 is like a lip-smacking noise,
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this is an automatic sound.
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So when you see a person gets a general speech,
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they may sound so it could not speak.
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No А mesma part with kulé praises?
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Doesn't sound sounds similar.
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The culture is mainly because of artź coisas.
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Some people may have a mix of culture,
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but they may not becomeCuaha.
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教养比较多讲的就是说你的礼仪 Like manners 对,你的谈吐 谈吐也是manners的意思
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那一般说到什么没有教养呢 就经常refer to 就是可能你的parents,你的父母没有很好的教育你 那是不是包括你说话的方式
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对,如果你经常说脏话或者什么 那就很没有教养 明白了 That's a woman.
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We call her a woman.
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A woman is a lady, right?
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Yes, she is very good and very good.
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I see there is a woman like fair maiden, virtuous woman.
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That's a lady, right?
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Yes, she is a very often word.
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Lady is a woman.
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She is a woman.
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When you eat dinner, your weariness is also very important.
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到一些比较正式的餐厅就不要穿什么夹脚拖啊什么的。 等一下,穿着是你的衣服,对吧?
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对,对,对。 然后你说的夹脚拖是?
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就是那种拖鞋,然后是前面有一根东西夹在你的。 是flip flops。 对。 这样的话有点邋遢。 Like sloppy, disheveled.
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对,邋遢就是人看起来脏脏的。 W providers Have
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towel On your off 約 on the Phys pueda 大腿。 但lap其实不是你的腿。
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不是吗?
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是一个place on your legs.
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哦,好的。 只有你坐的时候才有一个lap。 中文就是腿。 我还没有研究过。 好吧。 反正就是腿。 好,那吃饭的时候,
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你还要注意自己怎么坐。 要坐直挺胸。 坐直就是sit up straight。 对。 那挺胸呢?
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其实就是这个意思。 胸就是胸部,对吧?
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对,它不是说你要很突出 Like stick out your chest,
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like a soldier
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对,其实坐姿挺胸经常是启用的 就是说你要注意自己的 posture 你不要
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slouch,就是那种火被 好,还有一点很重要 就是不要把胳膊肘放在桌上 胳膊肘就是elbows 对的 Don't put your elbows on the table It sounds like my mom
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You know, he would say that, right?
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Yes, he would say that.
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I've been in China so long, I went to America.
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You'd completely forget about the restaurant in the West.
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That's right.
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Let's refresh.
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It would sound like a little bit of a sound.
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I can't call you a woman, because you're a man.
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No, it's hard.
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小美,你晚上想吃什么?
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我请你吃饭,替你接风洗尘.
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既然到了美国,当然要尝尝地道的西餐了。 Well, I'll do it.
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But I'm a little afraid.
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I'm not afraid to eat a lot of food.
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I'm afraid when it comes to the world,
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you'll be able to come to America.
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Not so much.
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Just a little bit.
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I'll just say something about it.
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I don't want to talk about it.
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I don't want to be a bit more.
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Um, a lot of food is pretty quiet.
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So don't be loud.
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I don't want to say anything.
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It will affect the客's guests.
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I'll just not say anything.
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I'll just eat dinner.
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But I don't want to eat your mouth.
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And when you eat food, don't make a sound.
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It will sound like a little.
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Oh, I'll be learning to be a princess.
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Right.
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I can do that?
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Do you need to wear a girl's dress?
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The shirt can be
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I can wear a dress It's a bit of a lie Okay
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And I don't know how much I can't figure out Where hand is a knife Where hand is a knife
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This is no matter how convenient Really?
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That's good Can you put a towel on the towel?
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If you put a towel on the towel
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If you want to put a towel Then you can put it on the towel
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Then you can put it on the towel Okay.
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Do you have anything to do with you?
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There is a little bit.
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You should have to sit on your feet.
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Don't put your feet on the table.
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Don't put your feet on the table.
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How can I eat?
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I can't.
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I can't imagine.
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Like this.
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Slowly.
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Slowly.
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Wow.
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This is a difficult task.
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You can eat your food.
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It's so累.
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Type ph Seite Well, I don't think I would lose my Exclusive
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but also it's important to talk makes people feel like traditional eating.
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em.
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Yeah.
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They are always honest 대 증onimental.
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which is necessary for you to have spent a lot on Well,you can challenge sometimes because you have a will
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We saw that all about these,
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which приш So how we inhale in life with the Chinese traffic sometimes.
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Gosh!
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In my benefit, as a littleıyı мог the ensure that ancient people have
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sometimes since y'all are 100% in sale and evil.
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But now, in the world,
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most of them are foreign people.
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Demographics changed, and their opinions changed.
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Context & Background
This lesson focuses on table manners in Western culture, specifically intended for upper-intermediate English learners. The dialogue features two Chinese individuals navigating social etiquette during meals in the United States. By understanding these cultural nuances, learners can enhance their conversational skills and confidence when participating in social gatherings. The discussion highlights the importance of knowing what to expect and how to behave appropriately in various dining scenarios, which is crucial for anyone looking to integrate into Western society effectively.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Can you pass the salt, please?” - A polite request that showcases your ability to engage in casual dining conversations.
- “Is it okay to put my hands on the table?” - Understanding table etiquette questions can promote better interaction.
- “Can I have a menu, please?” - A fundamental phrase for managing dining experiences and expressing needs.
- “How do you say this in English?” - An essential phrase for learners to ask for clarification or vocabulary.
- “What should I do now?” - Useful for seeking guidance in unfamiliar situations, promoting mastery of effective communication.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To tackle the dialogue from this lesson, follow this structured shadowing technique, which will not only improve your understanding of cultural context but also enhance your English pronunciation:
- Watch the video attentively: Focus on the speakers’ intonation and expression as they discuss table manners. Pay close attention to specific cultural references that may differ from your own.
- Listen and repeat: Use the shadowing technique by repeating phrases immediately after the speaker. This is crucial for improving both fluency and pronunciation. You can utilize shadow speech to mimic their accent and rhythm.
- Break it down: Divide the dialogue into smaller segments. Focus on one section at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed. This will enhance retention of phrases relevant for IELTS speaking practice.
- Record yourself: After shadowing, record your voice and compare it to the original. Note areas where your pronunciation differs, as this self-assessment is essential for improvement.
- Practice with a partner: If possible, engage in a conversation with a peer about table manners in the West. This real-life application will solidify your learning and build confidence in using the phrases.
By integrating these practices into your English learning routine, you will not only enhance your language skills but also feel more prepared for social interactions in various contexts. Embrace the opportunity to learn about different cultures while mastering English!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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