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In daily life, being a guest is an ancient and deeply rooted way of communication. This approach is not only a reflection of intimacy between people, but also a manifestation of respect and culture. Through being a guest, we can not only feel the unique atmosphere and customs of our friends' homes, but also deepen our feelings and understanding with them. However, along the way, we often encounter subtle and easily overlooked situations and signals that often dictate how we respond to ensure that we are neither rude nor inconvenient to the host.
When the master said, "I have ready-made food at home, so why don't you make do with it at my house?" This sentence is often a euphemism for the host to tell the guest that the meal has arrived and that the meal should be prepared. It's a gentle, not direct, reminder designed to make guests aware that it's time to leave. In this situation, the guest should be sensitive to the fact that this is a polite refusal and respond accordingly to avoid causing unnecessary trouble to the host.
Imagine that you and your friend Xiaohong are having a very speculative conversation at their home, and suddenly Xiaohong's mother walks in with a smile and says, "I have ready-made food at home, why don't you make do with it at my house?" At this point, you should understand that this is a euphemistic reminder from the host that it is time to end the visit. If you choose to stay, it may result in the host needing to prepare extra meals for you or change your plans.
Secondly, when the host said, "You must eat at my house another day." This usually means that it's too late to chat and the host wants to end the day's party. This statement is a polite rather than direct reminder designed to make guests feel welcome, but also aware of the need to leave at the right time. If a guest chooses to stay, it can be embarrassing and overwhelming for the host.
Once, I once went to my friend Zhang Wei's house as a guest, and we had a good chat in the evening. Zhang Wei's mother said gently: "You must eat at my house another day." "I understand that this is her euphemistic reminder that today's meeting should be over. I thanked her for her kindness and said goodbye at the right time to avoid inconveniencing the host.
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