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The Longevity NoodlesThe Longevity NoodlesBirthday cake is coming! It's time to sing Happy Birthday. Now, make a wish. Blow out the candles. Please. I'll be here to celebrate my birthday next year. A: Happy Birthday, Mary! B: Thank you. A: The longevity noodle is ordered especially for you. B: Thank you. A: Now, Mary, before you blow out the birthday candles, you have to make a wish. After that, you may cut the cake. (A guest wants to order a special dinner for his wife.) Waiter: Good evening, sir. Guest: Good evening. Today is my wife's birthday. I'd like to order a special dinner for her. She is quite excited to have her birthday here inChina. Waiter: I'm very happy to hear that. Happy birthday to your wife. Guest: Thank you. Waiter: May I suggest the noodle soup with eggs? You know, Chinese people think long noodles symbolize longevity. And it creates family harmony. Guest: That sounds great! Yes, it's a wonderful custom. I'm so glad to have my wife's birthday inChina. We'll have two bowls of noodle soup with eggs. Waiter: Certainly, sir. May I serve your birthday cake now? Guest: Yes, please. Waiter: OK. Guest: It's so nice with these tiny candles. Have you put on my wife's j name on the cake? Waiter: Yes, sir. And some congratulations on it, too |
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