主題 6：送禮與餐桌禮儀

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對話 Dialogues

情境一 Bringing a gift as a guest

• 第一次來，這是一點小意思，請收下。 → It's my first time here—this is just a little something, please accept it.
• 你太客氣了，來就好，還帶什麼禮物。 → You're too kind—just coming is enough, no need for a gift.
• 一點水果而已，希望你們喜歡。 → It's just some fruit—I hope you like it.
• 謝謝，那我就收下了，快進來坐。 → Thanks, I'll accept it then—come on in and sit down.

情境二 At the table

• 來，這道是招牌菜，多吃一點。 → Here, this is the signature dish—have some more.
• 謝謝，我自己來就好，不用麻煩。 → Thanks, I'll help myself—no need to trouble yourself.
• 別客氣，把這裡當自己家。 → Don't be shy—make yourself at home.
• 那我就不客氣了，真的很好吃。 → Then I won't hold back—it's really delicious.

情境三 Gift taboos

• 我想送長輩一個鐘，可以嗎？ → I want to give an elder a clock—is that okay?
• 最好別送鐘，「送鐘」聽起來不太吉利。 → Better not give a clock—"giving a clock" sounds a bit unlucky (it sounds like "attending a funeral").
• 原來如此，那送什麼比較好？ → I see—so what would be better to give?
• 送茶葉或保健食品都不錯，又體面又實用。 → Tea or health supplements are good—both classy and practical.

語彙例句 Vocabulary examples

• 這是一點小意思，請收下。 → This is just a small token, please accept it.
• 他不好意思收下這份禮。 → He felt awkward about accepting the gift.
• 這是我們的招牌菜。 → This is our signature dish.
• 今天到朋友家作客。 → Today I'm a guest at a friend's home.
• 送禮有不少禁忌。 → There are quite a few taboos in gift-giving.
• 紅色比較吉利。 → Red is considered more auspicious.
• 對長輩要有禮貌。 → You should be polite to your elders.
• 這個禮物很實用。 → This gift is very practical.
• 收了禮要記得回禮。 → If you receive a gift, remember to give one back.
• 大家都是朋友，別客套。 → We're all friends—no need for formalities.
• 謝謝你的熱情招待。 → Thank you for your warm hospitality.

語法例句 Grammar examples

• 把這裡當自己家。 → Make yourself at home.
• 別把玩笑當真。 → Don't take the joke seriously.
• 最好別送鐘。 → You'd better not give a clock.
• 你最好早點去。 → You'd better go a bit early.
• 送茶葉又體面又實用。 → Giving tea is both classy and practical.
• 這家又便宜又好吃。 → This place is both cheap and tasty.