This Sunday, June 15th is Father's Day in many countries. For my family, we actually celebrate Chinese Father's Day which is on August 8th, but since I live in the U.S. now, I must also acknowledge this special day for fathers around the world. Happy Father's Day to all the hardworking and amazing fathers everywhere, especially to my own father! May you all enjoy this special day!
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Have you ever heard the proverb "early bird gets the worm?" I know there's the same saying in Chinese and most probably in other languages too. It means, if you wake up early, you'll more likely have more success and opportunities than someone who wakes up late. Which means if you want to be successful, you must do something immediately and prepare well! I've never really been a morning person. I tend to think better and have more energy in the evening. However, for the past few months I've been trying to sleep early and wake up early because I've noticed a big difference in my ability to think and remember things during the day. If you want to learn and think better, you must get enough sleep and go to bed earlier! Remember: Early bird gets the worm! Summer is a really popular time for weddings, especially in Seattle because the weather is so beautiful and comfortable. I've always had a lot of students ask me about wedding etiquette in the US because as you know, weddings are so different in every culture. If you're invited to one, it's a good idea to be respectful to the culture of the bride and groom. So I thought this would be a great time to talk about common wedding etiquette's in the US.
Above are seven important tips as a wedding guest. These are good manners and your efforts will definitely be appreciated! 1. Once you receive an invitation, most likely there will be an RSVP card asking if you will attend or not attend. Make sure to send these back to the bride and groom as soon as possible because it makes things a lot easier for them! 2. Most couples will "register" for gifts at a variety of stores. Usually you can see the items they want by visiting their wedding website, checking their invitation, or just asking! You can order these gifts online or in stores to be mailed directly to the couple. 3. If you can't attend the wedding, it's a good idea to still send a gift from their registry. 4. In a lot of cultures, wearing white to a wedding is OK, but it's definitely not a good idea to an American wedding. You don't want to compete with the bride! The color black is acceptable to wear. 5.Never bring extra guests (even your children) if the bride and groom don't know about it! This will be a big frustration for them as they'll have to arrange for extra seats on the day of their wedding. 6. A wedding is a celebration and there will be lots of alcohol. Don't drink too much and embarrass the bride and groom! 7. If you have to, wait until the bride and groom cut the cake before leaving. Are there different wedding etiquette in your culture that is different from American weddings? Are you allowed to wear white to a wedding in your country?
I don't really like to give advice to people, but there are times when someone might ask me for my advice and I can't say nothing!
I have a toothache. What should I do? I need your advice, which tie should I wear? Do you think I should cut my hair short or keep it long? We might not notice it but we actually give and ask for advice a lot more than we think! For example, at lunch today, I asked my husband which dish I should order because I wanted both and could not make a decision. The most common ways we can give advice is by using: should /shouldn't /could / If I were you.../ why don't (you,we, I)... / why doesn't (she/he)... These are quite commonly used and important to know but they aren't the only ways. Others more formal versions may be: you ought to, I advise you..., have you considered.... What advice would you give someone with this problem: I'm gaining a lot of weight lately. What should I do? Saying hi is one of the most important things to know. It's not just how to say it but to understand the different ways that someone could say it to you.
I once had someone ask me what "what's up" meant ("sup" is the shortened version). It's a slang and actually has the same meaning as "how's it going," " what's going on," and "what's happening." Most of the examples above are very casual ways to say hi. We use it with people we already know like our friends or family members. I would most definitely not use "sup" with my boss or teacher. You can, however, use "good morning/afternoon/ evening" and "hello, how are you?" in more formal settings. Try to use a different way of saying hi! "Toast" is bread that we put in the toaster, oven, or grill so that both sides of the bread become brown and "toasted!" A lot of people like to have toast in the morning or sometimes as a sandwich for lunch. There's never a right or wrong way to eat toast, it just depends on the individual. I've even heard of people who put cereal on their toast! |
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