接待外宾 Receiving Foreign Guests jiēdài wàibīn

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

服务员：您好，请问几位？
客人：三位。
服务员：好的，请这边坐。请问您想点些什么？
客人：我们想看看菜单。
服务员：好的，这是菜单，请慢用。请问您需要一些饮品吗？
客人：先来三杯茶吧。
服务员：好的，稍等。

拼音

fuwuyuan：nínhǎo，qingwèn jǐ wèi？
kèren：sān wèi。
fuwuyuan：hǎode，qing zhèbiān zuò。 qǐngwèn nín xiǎng diǎn xiē shénme？
kèren：wǒmen xiǎng kàn kàn càidān。
fuwuyuan：hǎode，zhè shì càidān，qǐng màn yòng。 qǐngwèn nín xūyào yīxiē yǐnpǐn ma？
kèren：xiān lái sān bēi chá ba。
fuwuyuan：hǎode，shāoděng。

English

Waiter: Hello, how many people?
Guest: Three.
Waiter: Okay, please sit here. What would you like to order?
Guest: We'd like to see the menu.
Waiter: Okay, here's the menu, please take your time. Would you like some drinks?
Guest: Three cups of tea to start, please.
Waiter: Okay, right away.

Common Phrases

您好，请问几位？

nínhǎo, qǐngwèn jǐ wèi?

Hello, how many people?

请这边坐

qǐng zhèbiān zuò

Please sit here

请问您想点些什么？

qǐngwèn nín xiǎng diǎn xiē shénme？

What would you like to order?

Cultural Background

中文

“您好”是常用的问候语，体现了中国人的热情好客。“请问”表示尊重。“您”字体现了对客人的尊重。

拼音

“您好” (nín hǎo) the 'n' is pronounced with a nasal sound. “请问” (qǐng wèn) is pronounced with a rising intonation on 'wèn'. “您” (nín) is pronounced with a high tone to show respect.

English

"Hello" is a common greeting. "Please" shows politeness. American restaurant etiquette is generally informal and relaxed.

Advanced Expressions

中文

请问您对菜肴还有什么其他的要求吗？

非常荣幸能为您服务

希望您用餐愉快

拼音

qǐngwèn nín duì càiyáo hái yǒu shénme qítā de yāoqiú ma？

fēicháng róngxìng néng wèi nín fúwù

xīwàng nín yōngcān yúkuài

English

Do you have any other requests regarding the dishes?

It is my honor to serve you.

I hope you enjoy your meal!

Cultural Taboos

中文

不要在餐桌上大声喧哗，避免谈论敏感话题，如政治、宗教等。

拼音

bùyào zài cānzhuō shang dàshēng xuānhuá，biànmiǎn tánlùn mǐngǎn huàtí，rú zhèngzhì，zōngjiào děng。

English

Avoid loud conversations at the table and steer clear of sensitive topics such as politics or religion.

Key Points

中文

注意观察客人的用餐习惯，适时提供服务。

拼音

zhùyì guānchá kèren de yōngcān xíguàn，shìshí tígōng fúwù。

English

Observe the guests' dining habits and offer service accordingly.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习一些常用的点餐用语，例如“请问您喜欢吃辣吗？”等。

模拟真实的点餐场景，例如邀请朋友一起用餐，并进行练习。

多学习一些中国餐桌礼仪的知识。

拼音

duō liànxí yīxiē chángyòng de diǎncān yòngyǔ，lìrú “qǐngwèn nín xǐhuan chī là ma？” děng。

mǒnì zhēnshí de diǎncān chǎngjǐng，lìrú yāoqǐng péngyou yīqǐ yōngcān， bìng jìnxíng liànxí。

duō xuéxí yīxiē zhōngguó cānzhuō lǐyí de zhīshì。

English

Practice commonly used ordering phrases, such as "Would you like it spicy?"

Simulate real ordering situations, such as inviting friends to dinner.

Learn more about Chinese table manners