Zhao: in China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people. Tony: maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in...
L: the last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest. J: does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West. L: no, alsolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, i...
Liu: (having lunch with Joseph) have you ever been invited to a Chinese feast? Joesph:sure. Beijingers are distinguished for their warmth and hospitality. L: as far as you could see, is dining at a Chinese table a distinct experience? To what extent...
H: I swear I will never shop at a street market in China. It's a terrible place full of excellent profiteers! You have to keep an eye whenever it comes to paying for something. J: cool down, Harry! What are you really mad about? Did you get ripped of...
Jerry: I really admire you, Diana. Diana: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue. J: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school. D: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect. J: isn't there anythin...
L: I'll always remember my college days. M: oh yeah? L: It was one of the best times in my life. It was tough, but I made it. I became a college graduate. M: how did you feel when you graduated? L: it was a pround day for me. My family attend the gra...
Lucas:well, I finished my last final today. Mary:the end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree! L:do you want to attend the convocation? M:certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where...
I: hey, Maris, are you a part-timer? M: part-timer? Is that a new buzzword? I: oh, its pretty popular among my classmates these days. So are you? M: sure, I have a part-time job as a bartender. I: cool! It must be amazing to work at a bar! M: yeah, b...
Iris: why are you so upset today, Maria? Cheer up! M: oh, Iris, its about the job with the PR company. I: its a great opportunity. You should be happy with the offer. M: but my mother wont allow me to accept any part-time job. Im afraid she will say...
Frank: hi, Mary! What do you like to do in your spare time? Mary: well, I spend a lot of time watching movies. F: what a concidence! I also watch a lot of movies. M: oh really, Frank? What kind of movies do you like? F: actually, I watch whichever mo...
