It is impolite to begin a meal until everyone is seated. It is also considered impolite to chew food with an open mouth, or to talk while chewing anything。

在他人落座之前就开始就餐是很不礼貌的。张大嘴巴咀嚼食物，或者边咀嚼边说话，也被认为是不礼貌的。

Americans often order the food they like to eat, separately from the group. If a person has had enough or is full，it is considered impolite to insist on that person having more to eat or drink。

美国人聚在一块时，经常是各自点他们喜欢吃的食物。如果有人吃完了或吃饱了，强烈要求她/他再多吃一点或者再多喝一点被认为是没有礼貌的。

Can you use chopsticks or would you rather have a knife and fork?

你能用筷子，还是宁愿用刀叉?

Americans hate to waste food. And they can always take their leftovers home without being embarrassed. That’s something we both have in common。

美国人不喜欢浪费食物。他们可能经常把剩饭剩菜带回家，不必感到尴尬。这点是我们所共有的。

I’d rather not, really, I’m not used to strong drinks。

我还是不了，真的，我不习惯喝烈酒。

Shall we have a snack at this coffee shop?

我们可以去咖啡馆吃点小吃吗?