案例正文:
学校, 一位美国同事感冒了,中国同事A表示关心。对话是这样的:
Chinese: You look pale. What's the matter?(你看上去脸色苍白,怎么回事?)
American: I'm feeling sick. A cold, maybe.(我不舒服,可能是感冒了)
Chinese: Go and see the doctor. Drink more water. Did you take any pills? Chinese medicine works wonderful. Would you like to try? Put on more clothes. Have a good rest.(去看医生吧!多喝水,你有感冒药吗?中药的效果不错,你想试试吗?多穿些衣服,然后好好休息休息。)
American: You are not my mother, are you?(你不是我妈,是不是?)