Mr Zhao has invited John to have dinner at his house. John is talking with Li Na about his visit to Mr Zhao's home.
John Smith
赵先生邀请我去他家吃晚饭。Zhào xiānsheng yāo qǐng wǒ qù tā jiā chī wǎnfàn. TranslateMr Zhao invited me to have dinner at his house.
Li Na
这会是你第一次去中国人家里做客吧? Zhè huì shì nǐ dì yī cì qù Zhōngguórén jiālǐ zuòkè ba? TranslateIs this going to be your first time to be a guest at a Chinese family?
John Smith
是的。 我不知道该注意些什么。 Shìde. Wǒ bù zhīdào gāi zhùyì xiē shénme. TranslateYes, it is. I don't know what I should pay attention to.
Li Na
首先你必须准时到, 不要太早, 也不要太晚。 Shǒuxiān nǐ bìxū zhǔnshí dào, bú yào tài zǎo, yě bú yào tài wǎn. TranslateFirst of all you must be punctual, not too early and not too late.
John Smith
我得穿得很正式吗?Wǒ děi chuān de hěn zhèngshì ma? TranslateDo I have to dress very formally?
Li Na
不用,休闲装就可以。Búyòng, xiūxián zhuāng jiù kěyǐ. TranslateNo, it is not necessary. Casual clothes are fine.
John Smith
我听说去中国人家里做客得脱鞋,是吗?Wǒ tīngshuō qù Zhōngguórén jiālǐ zuòkè děi tuō xié, shì ma? TranslateI heard people have to take off their shoes when visiting a Chinese family. Is that correct?
Li Na
有可能。 如果主人给你拖鞋, 那你最好换鞋。Yǒu kěnéng. Rúguǒ zhǔrén gěi nǐ tuōxié, nà nǐ zuì hǎo huàn xié. TranslateIt is possible. If the host offers you slippers, then it is better you change your shoes.
John Smith
好, 我会注意的。 Hǎo, wǒ huì zhùyì de. TranslateOk. I will pay attention to that.
Li Na
你到了以后, 主人会马上招呼你,给你上茶。Nǐ dào le yǐhòu, zhǔrén huì mǎshàng zhāohu nǐ, gěi nǐ shàng chá. TranslateAfter you arrive, the host will immediately greet you and serve you tea.
John Smith
可是我不喜欢喝茶。Kěshì wǒ bù xǐhuan hē chá. TranslateBut I don't like drinking tea.
Li Na
在中国给客人上茶是一种礼貌。你可以不喝,但最好不要拒绝。Zài Zhōngguó gěi kèrén shàng chá shì yì zhǒng lǐmào. Nǐ kěyǐ bù hē, dàn zuì hǎo bú yào jùjué. TranslateIn China it is good etiquette to serve tea for guests. It is ok if you do not drink it, but It is better not to refuse it.
John Smith
吃晚饭时我应该坐在哪儿?Chī wǎnfàn shí wǒ yīnggāi zuò zài nǎr? TranslateWhere should I sit while having dinner?
Li Na
你应该等主人告诉你。Nǐ yīnggāi děng zhǔrén gàosù nǐ. TranslateYou should wait for the host to tell you.