商务礼节美语第57期在美国过圣诞节.pdfVIP

商务礼节美语第 57 期 :在美国过圣诞节 (2) 导读：本文商务礼节美语第 57 期 :在美国过圣诞节 (2)，仅供参考， 如果觉得 很不错，欢迎点评和分享。 来自中国的雇员 Dana 跟同事 Charlie 聊天儿，说自己要去美国朋友家过圣 诞节，请 Charlie 给她讲讲美国人过圣诞的习俗。 D: Would you say Christmas is the most popular American holiday? C: Definitely. Its a really big deal. Most people dont work on that day, and if you ask someone to work you have to pay them a lot of overtime. D: Should I bring presents for all of his family members? C: Thats probably not necessary because youre a guest. You could bring a small souvenir or something from China for them. But one tradition is to bring a nice bottle of wine. 圣诞节是美国的重要节日。 Charlie 说，Its a really big deal. 意思是说圣诞节 确实非常重要。 大家都放假， 让人加班， 得付很多加班费。 You have to pay them a lot of overtime. Overtime 是加班费的意思。去朋友家过圣诞节，要给每个人买 礼物吗？ Charlie 认为不用， 只要带个中国纪念品就行了。 但是美国人去朋友家 作客，有带葡萄酒的传统。 D: Is there a lot of drinking during Christmas? C: It depends on the family, but Id say most people probably do enjoy alcoholic drinks. Have you ever tried eggnog? D: No, whats that? C: Its an alcoholic drink that sort of tastes like egg custard. Its sweet and warm and perfect for the cold winter season. D: Sounds delightful. Whats the traditional menu? Charlie 说，美国人过圣诞节， most people do enjoy alcoholic drinks, 大多数 人都喜欢喝一杯，其中一种很普遍的酒精饮料叫 eggnog, eggnog is spelled e-g-g-n-o-g, eggnog, 这种饮料味道甜甜的， 温温的， 适合天气冷的时候喝。 圣诞 节有什么传统菜肴吗？ C: Probably roast chicken. During Thanksgiving most people eat turkey. Actually, we Americans eat way too much food during the holiday season. When New Year comes around, everybody makes a resolution to lose weight! D: Are there fireworks or any kind of public events? C: Not really. Usually in the town center theres a huge Christmas tree. All the streets are lined with