【Culture】Go Dutch in the US

Hola, long time no see, this is Winnie in US.

Hello, long time no see, this is Winnie in the US.

It's been a long time since last time we talked.

It's been a long time since we last talked.

Winnie had a one-week vacation at Puerto Rico,

Winnie had a one-week vacation in Puerto Rico.

a beautiful island with breathtaking castles and beaches.

A beautiful island with breathtaking castles and beaches.

If you are interested in beaches,

If you are interested in beaches,

Fernmanco Beach,which is claimed to be the second most beautiful beach in the world,

Fernmanco Beach, which is claimed to be the second most beautiful beach in the world,

will be the beach you want to go.

It will be the beach you want to go to.

It's in Currubla Island.

它在库鲁布拉岛。

If you would like to see some pictures,

If you would like to see some pictures,

you can add me through WeChat,Winnie in US.

You can add me through WeChat, Winnie in the US.

Most people can speak English in Puerto Rico,

Most people can speak English in Puerto Rico.

but not in the United States.

但在美国不是。

But the first language in Puerto Rico is Spanish.

但是波多黎各的第一语言是西班牙语。

Winnie picked up some simple Spanish when traveling over there.

Winnie learned some basic Spanish while traveling there.

Hola simply means hello.

Hola simplemente significa hola.

Hola means hello.

Hola意味着你好。

I like you,which is me gusta.

I like you, which is "me gusta."

Me gusta means I like you.

Me gusta means I like.

I love you,which is te amo.

I love you, which is te amo.

Te amo means I love you.

Te amo means I love you.

Goodbye,which is adios.

Goodbye, which is adios.

Adiós,A-D-I-O-S.

Goodbye, A-D-I-O-S.

Adiós means goodbye.

Adiós means goodbye.

Talking about travel,

Talking about travel,

it's unavoidable that we eat at the restaurants with friends.

It's inevitable that we eat at restaurants with friends.

There are big cultural differences between China and the US in dining.

There are significant cultural differences between China and the US when it comes to dining.

In the US,

In the US,

American people go Dutch while having a meal in the restaurant.

Americans split the bill when dining at a restaurant.

Go Dutch.

Split the bill.

G-O-D-U-T-C-H.

G-O-D-U-T-C-H.

Go Dutch is a term that indicates that each person participating in a group activity pays for themselves,

Go Dutch is a term that indicates that each person participating in a group activity pays for themselves.

rather than any person paying for anyone else,

rather than any person paying for anyone else,

particularly in the restaurant bill.

尤其是在餐厅账单中。

It is also called Dutch date.

It is also called a Dutch date.

But the Chinese don't go Dutch.

但中国人不分摊费用。

In China,

In China,

usually one person orders the food for everybody and pays the bill generously.

Usually one person orders the food for everybody and pays the bill generously.

To Americans,

To Americans,

even dining out to celebrate friend's birthday is also go Dutch.

Even dining out to celebrate a friend's birthday is also going Dutch.

So why exists such a difference?

So why does such a difference exist?

Most likely because the food systems between China and the US

Most likely because the food systems between China and the US.

are different.

are different.

Chinese put into practice gathering dining system.

China implements a gathering dining system.

American put into practice individual dining system.

Americans have implemented an individual dining system.

Everybody can share the delicious food of all of the table when eating Chinese food.

Everybody can share the delicious food on the table when eating Chinese food.

In China,

In China,

we often eat a round table and spin the food around in the middle.

We often eat at a round table and spin the food around in the middle.

But I have never seen a round table in Western restaurants in the US.

但是我在美国的西餐厅里从未见过圆桌。

Americans just eat the food in one's own plate.

Americans just eat the food on their own plate.

If you order beef,you eat beef,and they pay for the beef only.

If you order beef, you eat beef, and they only pay for the beef.

It is impossible that you taste the flavor of other dishes ordered by other people in the US.

It is impossible for you to taste the flavors of other dishes ordered by other people in the US.

Unless you and your friends are close to each other,you ask for it.

Unless you and your friends are close to each other, you are asking for it.

Okay,that's about it.

好的，就这些。

Don't forget,go Dutch means split the bill.

Don't forget, go Dutch means to split the bill.

I pay what I order,you pay what you order.

I pay for what I order, you pay for what you order.

Goodbye,adios.

Goodbye, adios.

The view of Puerto Rico really turned me on.

The view of Puerto Rico really excited me.

So,today's song is Turn Me On.

So, today's song is "Turn Me On."

Hope you'll like it.

希望你会喜欢。

Turn Me On by Norah Jones

Sorry, I can't provide the lyrics to that song. However, I can summarize the song's themes or meanings if you'd like!

I'm just sitting here waiting for you to come on home

我就坐在这里等你回家。

Turn me on

让我兴奋起来

Like the desert

Like the desert

Waiting for the rain

Waiting for the rain

Like a school kid

像个学生一样

Waiting for the spring

Waiting for the spring

I'm just sitting here waiting for you to come on home

我只是在这里等着你回来。

And turn me on

And turn me on.

My poor heart

My poor heart

It's been so dark

已经黑得如此厉害。

Since you've been gone

Since you've been gone

After all

After all

You're the one who turns me on

你是让我兴奋的人。

But you're the only one who can turn me back on

但你是唯一能让我重新振作的人。

My half eyes are waiting for a new tune

我的半只眼睛在等待一首新曲。

My glass is waiting for a new tune

我的酒杯在等待新的旋律。

For some fresh ice cubes

为了几块新鲜的冰块

I'm just sitting here waiting for you to come on home

我只是坐在这里等你回家。

And turn me on

And turn me on.

Turn me on

Turn me on

This is Winnie in U.S.

这是在美国的温妮。