情景英语：中级美语对话(第25讲)

25. Restaurant Dos and Don'ts P156

    When you want to eat at a Western restaurant, you should first consider making a reservation. If not, you risk having to wait for a long time for a table. When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese are in the habit of slurping¹ their food. By doing so, they show their host how much they like the food. Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant. They also consider picking one's teeth and putting on makeup² at the table no-nos. and when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table. The amount is up to you, but it's usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.

    Don't forget dot your "i"s and cross your "t"s.  注意细节

    Make sure you dot your "i"s and cross your "t"s.   Make sure your all detail correct.

    lower case 小写

    consider + V-ing

    If you want to improve your English, you should consider practicing it more.

    I'd like to make a reservation for a table for ten please.

    soaking wet 全身湿透

    parasol 阳伞  umbrella

    sunbathe³ 日光浴

    He is in the habit of getting up early.

    unpleasent 不愉快的

    clear soup 清汤   thick soup 浓汤   soups 复数指种类   a bowl of soup

    eat the soup while it is hot.

    no-nos 禁忌，不可做之事

    check 支票，（15-20%）账单

    Before you study foreign language, you should know dos and don'ts