🍎“吃水果啊 Eat some fruits!” Understand your Taiwanese in-laws when visiting their home
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Every time I visit my parents' home in Taipei, the first thing they say is, "回來啦! 吃水果啊!" (Oh! You're home. Have some fruits!)
I'm so grateful for that; it feels like home. Even though I grew up with this, every time I go back to my parents' home, I'm still amazed by it. ( Now I live in France, I'm used to eating the entire apple, including the skin, with my hands.")
If you're visiting your Taiwanese in-laws home' or Taiwanese friends' home, make sure you understand this phrase and warm gesture:) All you need to do is nod your head and say "好! 謝謝" (OK, thank you)" even though you don't feel like it... (真的抱歉 sorry)
And we'll keep repeating this sentence throughout the entire conversation -"吃水果啊 !" 😅
As mentioned in my Conversation Training Course, I talk about the importance of using various colorful ways to say hello and start small talk with Taiwanese people. Actually, this one, "吃水果啊," is also a greeting phrase in Taiwan. It’s also my new discovery in 2024, very important one!
I know many of you learn with me because you wish to speak Taiwanese Mandarin with your in-laws and loved one, so make sure you memorize this useful phrase!
⭐ 文化小知識 Culture note – In Taiwan, it's a longstanding tradition to cut fresh fruits as a thoughtful gesture for guests. This practice not only symbolizes hospitality but also emphasizes the importance of sharing joy and health with those we welcome into our homes. (YES! We love talking about how to be healthy and live a long life. Haha.)
And here's the cool part - we even give you fruit forks - 水果叉!
謝謝你們看到這邊 Thank you for reading this far :)
📣 I created this Taiwanese Mandarin fluency workshop to help you speak with confidence. If your goal is to be able to converse with your Taiwanese in-laws or friends with confidence, do not hesitate to check it out. It’s free.
With gratitude,
感恩
林老師
