生日宴会 Birthday Banquet
Dialogues
Dialogues 1
中文
服务员：您好，请问几位？
客人：我们一行六位，想订一个包厢。
服务员：好的，请问您几位有需要预订菜品吗？
客人：我们想点一些适合生日宴会的菜品，例如北京烤鸭、佛跳墙等等，您有什么推荐吗？
服务员：好的，我们这里北京烤鸭和佛跳墙都很受欢迎，另外，我们还有许多适合生日宴会的特色菜，例如宫保鸡丁、糖醋里脊等。我建议您可以点一份烤鸭，一份佛跳墙，再配上两到三道特色菜，这样既丰富又不会浪费。
客人：好的，听您的建议，我们这样点。另外，请问生日蛋糕需要我们自己准备吗？
服务员：是的，生日蛋糕需要您自己准备。
客人：好的，谢谢您。
拼音
English
Waiter: Hello, how many people are there?
Guest: We are six people, and we would like to reserve a private room.
Waiter: Okay, would you like to pre-order any dishes?
Guest: We'd like to order some dishes suitable for a birthday banquet, such as Peking duck and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. Do you have any recommendations?
Waiter: Yes, our Peking duck and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall are very popular. Also, we have many other special dishes suitable for birthday banquets, such as Kung Pao Chicken and sweet and sour pork ribs. I suggest you order one Peking duck, one Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and two or three other special dishes. This way, the meal will be rich and you won't waste food.
Guest: Okay, I'll take your advice. By the way, do we need to bring our own birthday cake?
Waiter: Yes, you need to bring your own birthday cake.
Guest: Okay, thank you.
Dialogues 2
中文
English
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Common Phrases
生日快乐
Happy birthday
Cultural Background
中文
生日宴会在中国是一种重要的庆祝活动，通常会选择在餐厅举办，家人朋友聚在一起庆祝。
菜品的选择通常会比较丰富，以体现庆祝的隆重气氛。
用餐礼仪方面，主人会敬酒祝贺，宾客也会回敬。敬酒时通常要用右手端起酒杯，以示尊重。
长辈优先，年轻人要照顾好长辈。
拼音
English
Birthday banquets in China are an important celebration, usually held in restaurants with family and friends gathering together.
The choice of dishes is usually quite rich to reflect the celebratory atmosphere.
Regarding dining etiquette, the host will make a toast to celebrate, and guests will reciprocate. When toasting, it's customary to hold the wine glass with the right hand as a sign of respect.
Elders are prioritized, with younger people taking care of the elders.
Advanced Expressions
中文
今天真是蓬荜生辉，感谢各位的光临！
承蒙各位厚爱，今晚的宴会将会非常热闹！
借此机会，祝寿星福如东海，寿比南山！
拼音
English
Today is truly honored by your presence! Thank you all for coming!
Thanks to your love and support, tonight's banquet will be very lively!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish the birthday star a long and happy life, with happiness as vast as the ocean and life as long as the mountains!
Cultural Taboos
中文
不要在正式场合大声喧哗，或者讨论敏感话题，例如政治、宗教等。点菜时，要考虑大家的口味，避免点太辣或者太刺激的食物。敬酒时，要避免劝酒过量。
拼音
bù yào zài zhèngshì chǎng hé dàshēng xuānhuá，huòzhě tǎolùn mǐngǎn huàtí，lìrú zhèngzhì，zōngjiào děng。diǎn cài shí，yào kǎolǜ dàjiā de kǒuwèi，bìmiǎn diǎn tài là huòzhě tài cìjī de shíwù。jìng jiǔ shí，yào bìmiǎn quǎn jiǔ guòliàng。
English
Avoid loud conversations or discussions of sensitive topics such as politics or religion in formal settings. When ordering, consider everyone's tastes and avoid ordering overly spicy or stimulating food. When toasting, avoid urging excessive drinking.Key Points
中文
生日宴会通常在晚上举行，参加者多为亲朋好友。需要注意的是，年龄和身份会影响到用餐礼仪和谈话内容。长辈优先，晚辈要尊重长辈。
拼音
English
Birthday banquets are usually held in the evening, with participants mostly being close friends and family. It should be noted that age and status will affect the dining etiquette and conversation content. Elders are prioritized, and younger people should respect their elders.Practice Tips
中文
可以和朋友一起模拟点餐和用餐的场景，练习常用的对话。
可以观看一些关于中国饮食文化的纪录片或者电视节目，了解相关的礼仪知识。
可以参加一些中国的宴会或者聚餐，亲身体验中国的饮食文化。
拼音
English
You can simulate ordering food and dining scenes with friends to practice common dialogues.
You can watch documentaries or TV shows about Chinese food culture to learn about relevant etiquette.
You can attend Chinese banquets or dinners to experience Chinese food culture firsthand.