Italy and Japan Flashcards
I’m a bit nervous about the cultural d_ _ d_ (= things you should and shouldn’t do). I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone.
I’m a bit nervous about the cultural dos and don’ts. I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone.
/duːz ən ˈdəʊns/
There are definitely a few things you ought to know. _ s_ (= first), you should always take your shoes off when entering someone’s home.
There are definitely a few things you ought to know. For starters, you should always take your shoes off when entering someone’s home.
/fə ˈstɑːtəz/
Well, you mustn’t _ (= оставлять чаевые) at restaurants . It’s not customary there and can actually be seen as rude.
Well, you mustn’t tip at restaurants. It’s not customary there and can actually be seen as rude.
But I’m a bit nervous about the cultural dos and don’ts. I don’t want to accidentally _ anyone (= hurt their feelings).
But I’m a bit nervous about the cultural dos and don’ts. I don’t want to accidentally offend anyone .
/əˈfend/
J: Anything that could get me f_ (= за что я могу быть оштрафован)?
A: Littering is a huge no-no.
J: Anything that could get me fined?
A: Littering is a huge no-no.
/faɪnd/
You mustn’t tip at restaurants. It’s not c_ (= не принято, нет такого обычая) there and can actually be seen as rude.
You mustn’t tip at restaurants. It’s not customary there and can actually be seen as rude.
/ˈkʌstəməri/
J: Anything that could get me fined?
A: _ (= мусорить) is a huge no-no.
J: Anything that could get me fined?
A: Littering is a huge no-no.
/ˈlɪtərɪŋ/
Just be yourself, but remember to bow when greeting. Handshakes aren’t _ c_ (= не настолько распространены), especially in formal settings.
Just be yourself, but remember to bow when greeting. Handshakes aren’t as common, especially in formal settings.
/ˈkɒmən/
Littering is a huge no-no. You could get a h_ fine (= a big fine) for that.
Littering is a huge no-no. You could get a hefty fine for that.
Thanks, Alex. I’ll k_ all that i_ m_ (= буду иметь в виду). Can’t wait to experience everything firsthand!
Thanks, Alex. I’ll keep all that in mind. Can’t wait to experience everything firsthand!
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what _ l_ (= местные жители) do and follow their lead.
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what the locals do and follow their lead.
And you might want to avoid eating while walking. It’s co_ im_ (= считается невежливым) in many places.
And you might want to avoid eating while walking. It’s considered impolite in many places.
/kənˈsɪdəd/
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what the locals do and f_ their l_ (=copy their behavior).
No worries, you’re gonna have a great time! Just remember, when in doubt, watch what the locals do and follow their lead.
You don’t need to buy bus tickets _ a_ (= заранее) – you can pick them up at any tabacchi shop or right on the bus.
You don’t need to buy bus tickets in advance – you can pick them up at any tabacchi shop or right on the bus.
As for tipping, you don’t really have to tip as s_ ch_ (=money for service) are usually included.
As for tipping, you don’t really have to tip as service charges are usually included.
/ˈsɜː.vɪs tʃɑːdʒiz/
You don’t need to buy bus tickets in advance– you can p_ them _ (= buy) at any tabacchi shop or right on the bus.
You don’t need to buy bus tickets in advance– you can pick them up at any tabacchi shop or right on the bus.
Italians appreciate style, but you don’t need to be too formal. Sm_ c_ (= not too formal but still nice) should be perfect.
Italians appreciate style, but you don’t need to be too formal. Smart casual should be perfect.
[‘kæʒuəl]
And remember, you don’t have to buy bottled water – t_ water (= водопроводная вода) is perfectly fine.
And remember, you don’t have to buy bottled water – tap water is perfectly fine.
Sounds like my kind of place! Thanks for the _ (= advice).
Sounds like my kind of place! Thanks for the tips.
Chocolate milk is available in China, but is not _ c_ _ (= не настолько распространено) it is in the United States.
Chocolate milk is available in China, but is not as common as it is in the United States.
Please k_ _ m_ (= имейте в виду, обратите внимание) that taking pictures is strictly against museum policy.
Please keep in mind that taking pictures is strictly against museum policy.
_ s_ (= first), tell me your name.
For starters, tell me your name.
Is it possible to buy tickets _ a_ (= заранее)?
Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?
