In the past, every time good friends and relatives came to visit, hosts would scurry off to boil some water for tea to give a gracious welcome. Today, the way to go is to offer a cornucopia of soft drinks--juice, soda pop, coffee, black tea--and let the guests choose for themselves.
過去，每逢親朋好友來訪時，主人總是趕緊燒水泡茶，以示竭誠歡迎；如今的待客之道，可能是準備各式各樣的飲料，果汁、汽水、咖啡、紅茶，任君選擇。