Need a Lesson Recommendation

slapshot41
 March 11, 2009, 04:32 PM posted in General Discussion

So I'm meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time in a few months and they don't speak much English, and I don't speak much Chinese.  Does anyone recommend a good lesson on here that can cover some basic things to talk about with parents?  I know basic hellos and greetings but I'd like to know a few more questions and dialogue.

Thanks a bunch,

Brian

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pretzellogic
 March 12, 2009, 04:02 AM

you might try some of the food lessons about things you like to eat or drink.  If you don't want to drink alcohol, and your girlfriend's father invites you to drink, you'd better be prepared with an answer that you can live with. 

Also, I'd suggest bringing something to their house for that first meeting, and learning how to say "I brought you a little gift".  Bring fruit; it's easy to get, and everybody likes it and its safe.  Learn how to say the fruit you bring.

Just some thoughts.  Hope that helps.

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bababardwan
 March 12, 2009, 11:59 AM

slapshot41,

I'd recommend for a few tips on etiquette listening to the very first Dear Amber here from 3m 35secs where a chap is gets advice for his upcoming meeting with his Chinese girlfriends parents.Good luck mate :)

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slapshot41
 March 12, 2009, 04:33 PM

Thanks a bunch for the advice and recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.

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catmiao
 March 14, 2009, 04:12 PM

Girlfriend you are Chinese?You want to learn Chinese or you want to know what ah?Oh, I am Chinese, I can help you, oh