跨越中西文化差异(中英对照)

来源:经典译文    发布时间:2013-02-07    经典译文辅导视频    评论

  学习英语就不可不知道西方的文化,我们从小接受不同的教育,有不同的禁忌,但是我们却不可忽视了各种礼仪,因为这能说明一个人的教养以及修养,所以一起来上礼仪课吧。
  1. Chewing with Your Mouth Open 张开嘴咀嚼食物
  This is the opposite of western culture. The Chinese appreciate that you make noise while eating. Westerners feel this is disgusting and shows a complete lack of manners. Chew with your mouth shut!
  这与西方文化相反。中国人喜欢在咀嚼食物的时候发出声响。西方人认为这种行为极为讨厌,是缺乏礼貌的表现。嚼东西的时候要闭上嘴巴!
  2. Speaking with Your Mouth Full 说话时满嘴食物
  This is considered quite rude when at the dinner table. Western children are taught from a very early age never to do this.
  在餐桌上,这被认为是非常粗鲁的行为。西方人从小就受教导不这样做。
  3. Picking/Sucking Teeth 剔牙/吮牙
  It is considered rude to pick between your teeth where others can see you. Western restaurants usually do not supply toothpicks, so it is sometimes hard to decide when to remove food stuck between the teeth. It is usually best to excuse yourself and go to the bathroom.
  当着他人的面剔牙是很不礼貌的。西餐厅通常不提供牙签,所以有时候很难决定什么时候该剔牙。当确实需要清理牙缝间的食物时,最好是上洗手间。
  4. Elbows on the Table 手肘支在桌上
  While eating you should be sitting up straight. Do not put your elbows on the table. Putting your elbows on the table will make you look like a farmer.
  用餐时应该身体坐直,手肘不要支在餐桌上。把手肘放在桌子上会让你看起来像个农民。
  5. Spitting Food (Bones, Skin, etc.) Out of Your Mouth 直接从嘴里吐出食物(骨头、壳等)
  This is not done in Western restaurants. If you do need to take something out of your mouth, bring your napkin up to your mouth and place the item in it.
  在西方的餐厅里你是见不到这一幕的。真要吐出食物的话,应该把纸币拿到嘴边,吐在纸巾上。
  6. Picking Up Your Plate or Bowl 端起碗碟
  They think that only children do this. Don't lean over and slurp from the plate on the table either. Food must be transported from the dish to your mouth with a fork or a spoon. If you're nervous about using a knife and fork, buy a set and practice at home until you feel comfortable.
  西方人觉得这是小孩子才会有的举动。也不要把嘴放在碗边直接吸取食物。要用勺子或叉子把食物送进嘴里。如果你不习惯用刀叉,那就买一套放在家里练习如何使用,直到运用自如。

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