Drinking and Socializing

Description

Anyone with any sense knows the pitfalls of too much alcohol or caffeine, but most of us also realize that certain beverages can help spur a conversation along. And what if that conversation is taking place among native Chinese speakers while a beginner is trying to break in? This program provides clues about how that might play out, showing how to order drinks, Chinese-style, as it ventures into Beijing's burgeoning tea-houses, bars, and cafes. Viewers also receive tips on how to request certain snack foods as well as how to describe other tastes and preferences and say "Please" and "Thank you.

Runtime

15 min

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Geography

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Date of Publication

[2013], c2004

Database

Films on Demand

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