10 Never take the first "No, thank you" literally

不能從字面意思理解“不用了，謝謝”這幾個字

Chinese people automatically refuse food or drinks several times — even if they really feel hungry or thirsty. Never take the first "No, thank you" literally. Even if they say it once or twice, offer it again. A good guest is supposed to refuse at least once, but a good host is also supposed to make the offer at least twice.

盡管他們的確覺得餓了或渴了——中國人還是會不自覺地數次拒絕食品或飲料。不要從字面上理解別人第一次說的“不用，謝謝”。盡管他們不止一次地拒絕，還是要把東西給他們。一位禮貌的客人總會不止一次地表示拒絕，但一位懂人情的主人總會更熱情地招待。