给小费礼仪 Tipping Etiquette gěi xiǎofèi lǐyí

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

服务员：您好，请问需要点什么？
顾客：您好，我们想点两个菜，一个宫保鸡丁，一个鱼香肉丝。
服务员：好的，宫保鸡丁和鱼香肉丝，请问还需要别的吗？
顾客：暂时不需要了，谢谢。
服务员：好的，请稍等。
(菜上齐后)
顾客：服务很好，菜也很好吃，多少钱？
服务员：一共是150元。
顾客：(付钱后)谢谢！

拼音

fuwuyuan：nin hao，qingwen xuyao dian shenme？
guke：nin hao，women xiang dian liang ge cai，yige gongbao jideng，yige yuxiang rousi。
fuwuyuan：hao de，gongbao jideng he yuxiang rousi，qingwen hai xuyao bie de ma？
guke：zanshide bu xuyao le，xiexie。
fuwuyuan：hao de，qing shao deng。
(cai shang qi hou)
guke：fuwu hen hao，cai ye hen hao chi，duoshao qian？
fuwuyuan：yigong shi 150 yuan。
guke：(fu qian hou) xiexie！

English

Waiter: Hello, what can I get for you?
Customer: Hello, we'd like to order two dishes, Kung Pao Chicken and Fish Fragrant Shredded Pork.
Waiter: Okay, Kung Pao Chicken and Fish Fragrant Shredded Pork. Anything else?
Customer: No, thank you.
Waiter: Okay, please wait a moment.
(After the food is served)
Customer: The service was great, the food was delicious. How much is it?
Waiter: It's 150 yuan.
Customer: Thank you!

Dialogues 2

中文

English

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Common Phrases

给小费

gěi xiǎofèi

Tipping

Cultural Background

中文

在中国，在一般的餐馆吃饭是不需要给小费的。服务费通常包含在账单里。在一些高档餐厅，顾客可能会自愿给小费，但这并不常见，也不被期望。

拼音

zai zhongguo，zai yiban de cangguan chifan shi bushixuyao gei xiaofei de。fuwufei tongchang bao han zai zhangdan li。zai yixie gaodang canting，guke keneng hui ziyuan gei xiaofei，dan zhe bing bu changjian，ye bu bei qiwang。

English

In China, tipping is generally not customary in ordinary restaurants. Service charges are typically included in the bill. In some upscale restaurants, customers might voluntarily tip, but it's uncommon and not expected.

Advanced Expressions

中文

如果服务特别好，您可以说'服务员，您服务得很好，我们很满意'，这是一种表达感谢的方式，但并不意味着要给小费。

拼音

rúguǒ fúwù tèbié hǎo，ní kěyǐ shuō 'fúwùyuán，ní fúwù de hěn hǎo，wǒmen hěn mǎnyì'，zhè shì yī zhǒng biǎodá gǎnxiè de fāngshì，dàn bìng bù yìwèi zhe yào gěi xiǎofèi。

English

If the service was exceptionally good, you can say 'The service was excellent, we were very satisfied.' This is a way to express gratitude, but it doesn't imply a tip.

Cultural Taboos

中文

在中国餐馆给小费可能会让服务员感到尴尬或困惑，因为这并不常见。

拼音

zai zhongguo cangguan gei xiaofei keneng hui rang fuwuyuan gandao gangga huo kunhuo，yinwei zhe bing bu changjian。

English

Tipping in Chinese restaurants may make the waiter feel awkward or confused, as it's not customary.

Key Points

中文

在中国大多数餐厅不需给小费，服务费已包含在账单中。如需额外表示感谢，可对服务员表示赞扬。

拼音

zai zhongguo dàduōshù canting bu xū gěi xiǎofèi，fúwùfèi yǐ bāohán zài zhàngdān zhōng。rú xū éwài biǎoshì gǎnxiè，kě duì fúwùyuán biǎoshì zànyǎng。

English

In most Chinese restaurants, tipping isn't necessary as the service charge is included in the bill. To show extra appreciation, you can compliment the waiter on their service.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习一些表达感谢的日常用语，例如'谢谢'、'您服务得很好'等。

在点餐和用餐过程中，注意观察服务员的服务态度，并适时给予积极的反馈。

拼音

duō liànxí yīxiē biǎodá gǎnxiè de rìcháng yòngyǔ，lìrú 'xièxie'、'ní fúwù de hěn hǎo' děng。 zai diǎncān hé yòngcān guòchéng zhōng，zhùyì guānchá fúwùyuán de fúwù tàidù，bìng shìshí gěiyǔ jījí de fǎnkuì。

English

Practice some everyday phrases to express gratitude, such as 'Thank you' and 'Your service was excellent'.

During ordering and dining, pay attention to the waiter's service attitude and give positive feedback when appropriate.