(Linlin wants to collect some information about taboos(禁忌) in the U. S. for her blog. So she asks her foreign teacher Sandy for help. )
Linlin:Sandy, could you spare some time to help me?
Sandy: Of course, Linlin.
Linlin:I'm writing about taboos in America for my blog
Sandy:Sure!The first one is using dirty words in conversations.
Linlin: Oh, that is very rude(粗鲁的). We Chinese don't like that, either.
Sandy:
Linlin:Then can I ask a child about his or her age?
Sandy:That's usually OK if the person is very young
Linlin: OK, I get it. I'll add it to my blog.
Sandy:Also, you shouldn't ask someone's salary(薪水) or the price of something.
Linlin:Right. I think those questions may embarrass(使尴尬) Americans.
Sandy:That's right. So it's better not to ask.
Linlin:I remember that.
Sandy:You're welcome.
A. What's wrong? B. Thanks for your ideas, Sandy. C. Can you give me some advice? D. What taboos are you writing about? E. The second one is asking people their age. F. But that's not OK for old people, especially women. |
