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陈豪这小伙子正在和他的同事美籍华人Mary在一个美国餐馆吃午饭。两人正在点菜。 (Office ambience) C：Mary, 看到菜谱上的汤就让我想起一句英文：As the ships sail out to sea, I spoon my soup away from me. 不过，我一直没有弄懂这句话究竟是什么意思? M：Oh, thats a little rhyme that helps children remember the correct way to eat soup. C：喝汤还有正确不正确的呀? 不就是一勺一勺舀了往嘴里放吗? M：美国人在正式场合喝汤时有一定之规。I spoon my soup away from me means you spoon the soup toward the front of the bowl and then bring the spoon back to your mouth. C：(若有所思地)用调羹往汤碗的外边舀，然后再把调羹收回来送到嘴边。Why so complicated? M：这样可以避免勺下面的汤滴在桌布上或衣服上。 C：Mary，lets each order a soup and try it out. Im hungry, I want a clam chowder. M：Clam chowder with sea food and meat. Its too filling. 我不饿，要个清汤就行了。 ****** (Soup arrives and they start to eat. Sounds of slurping) M：陈豪，你吃得好香呀! It sounds as if youre enjoying your soup.. C：Its delicious! 味道真好。 | 
