A:There are so many eating utensils on the table. Which ones do I use first? 桌上有这么多餐具。我要先用哪些餐具?
B:Use them from the outside in. 使用餐具的顺序是由外而内。
A:I see. A set for appetizers and another for the main course. 我懂了。一组刀叉用来吃开胃菜,另一组刀叉则是吃主餐用的。
B:Right. We do the same thing at home. Don't you remember? 没错。我们在家也是这么做的。你忘了吗?
A:Oh yeah. The big napkin goes on my lap. 哦,我想起来。大餐巾就摊放在大腿上。
B:Let's look at our menus. 咱们看一下菜单吧。
A:Cindy, help me order because I'm still not very familiar with American cooking. 辛迪,帮我点菜,因为我对美式料理还不太熟悉。
B:Well, we order appetizers first and then entrees. 嗯,我们先点开胃菜然后再点主餐