排隊點光明燈、等待百貨公司開門都有機會展開介紹台灣文化的Small Talk

別怪台灣缺少全英環境讓我們練英文口說，隨時隨地都可以逮住機會展開Small Talk，練英文也好、秀英文也不錯，總之，展現我們台灣人的友善熱情，從你我開始！

排隊等點光明燈

Wilson: "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice you're here to light a lamp too. Is this your first time at Longshan Temple?"(不好意思，我忍不住注意到你也是來點光明燈的。這是你第一次來龍山寺嗎？)

外國遊客: "Yes, it is! I've heard so much about this temple. It's really beautiful."(是的,沒錯!我聽說過很多關於這座寺廟的事。這裡真的很美。)

Wilson: "It truly is. I'm Wilson, by the way. May I ask where you're from?"(確實很美。順便說一下，我叫Wilson。請問你是從哪裡來的？)

外國遊客: "Nice to meet you, Wilson. I'm from Canada. I'm fascinated by the tradition of lighting lamps here."(很高興認識你，Wilson。我來自加拿大。我對這裡點燈的傳統很感興趣。)

Wilson: "It's a meaningful tradition. Lighting a lamp is believed to bring good fortune and clarity to one's life. Do you know which deity you're going to pray to?"(這是一個很有意義的傳統。人們相信點燈可以為生活帶來好運和清晰。你知道你要向哪位神明祈禱嗎？)

外國遊客: "Oh, I'm not sure. There are so many deities here. Can you recommend one?"(哦，我不太確定。這裡有這麼多神明。你能推薦一個嗎？)

Wilson："Well, it depends on what you're hoping for. Some people come here for academic success, others for health or good fortune in their careers. What brings you to the temple today?"(嗯，這要看你希望祈求什麼。有些人來這裡是為了學業有成，有些人則是為了健康或事業順利。今天是什麼原因讓你來到這座寺廟呢？)

外國遊客："Oh, I'm actually here more out of cultural interest. I'm fascinated by the architecture and the rituals. It's so different from what I'm used to back home."(哦，其實我來這裡更多是出於對文化的興趣。我對這裡的建築和儀式很著迷。這與我在家鄉習慣的非常不同。)

Wilson："That's great that you're interested in our culture! The architecture here is indeed special. Did you notice the intricate carvings on the pillars and roof?"(你對我們的文化感興趣真是太好了！這裡的建築確實很特別。你注意到柱子和屋頂上精緻的雕刻了嗎？)

外國遊客："Yes, they're amazing! I've been trying to photograph them, but it's challenging to capture all the details."(是的，它們太神奇了！我一直在嘗試拍照，但要捕捉所有細節真的很有挑戰性。)

Wilson："I can imagine. The craftsmen who made these were true artists. You know, after lighting the lamp, many people like to explore the temple grounds. There's a beautiful garden in the back that's quite peaceful."(我能想像。製作這些的工匠都是真正的藝術家。你知道嗎，點完燈後，很多人喜歡探索寺廟的庭院。後面有一個很漂亮的花園，非常寧靜。)

外國遊客："Oh, that sounds lovely. I'll definitely check it out. Do you come here often, Wilson?"(哦，聽起來很棒。我一定會去看看。Wilson，你經常來這裡嗎？)

Wilson："I try to come a few times a year, especially during important festivals. Speaking of which, if you're still in Taiwan next month, you should check out the Ghost Festival. It's quite a unique cultural experience."(我盡量每年來幾次，特別是在重要節日期間。說到這個，如果你下個月還在台灣，你應該去看看中元節。這是一個非常獨特的文化體驗。)

外國遊客："Ghost Festival? That sounds intriguing! Can you tell me more about it?"(中元節？聽起來很有趣！你能告訴我更多關於它的事嗎？)

Wilson："Of course! It's a time when we honor our ancestors. There are lots of interesting traditions and foods associated with it. I'd be happy to share more if you're interested."(當然可以！這是我們緬懷祖先的時候。有很多有趣的傳統和食物與之相關。如果你感興趣的話，我很樂意分享更多。)

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等待百貨公司開門

Wilson：(注意到後面的外國人，友善地轉身) "Wow, this line is getting longer by the minute. First time experiencing a Taiwanese department store anniversary sale?"(哇，這隊伍每分鐘都在變長。第一次體驗台灣百貨公司週年慶嗎？)

外國人："Yes, it's my first time. I've never seen anything like this before. Is it always this crowded?"(是的，這是我第一次。我從來沒見過這樣的場景。這裡總是這麼擁擠嗎？)

Wilson："Oh, you're in for a treat! Anniversary sales are like a national event here. It gets pretty crazy, but the deals are often worth it. I'm Wilson, by the way."(哦，你有好戲看了！週年慶在這裡就像是國家級的活動。確實會變得有點瘋狂，但優惠通常都很值得。順便一提，我叫Wilson。)

外國人："Nice to meet you, Wilson. I'm John from Australia. So, do you have a strategy for these sales?"(很高興認識你，Wilson。我是來自澳洲的John。那麼，你有什麼應對這種特賣的策略嗎？)

Wilson："Well, John, the key is to know what you want before you go in. I usually make a list and stick to it. Otherwise, it's easy to get carried away with all the discounts. Are you looking for anything specific?"(嗯，John，關鍵是在進去之前就要知道你想要什麼。我通常會列一張清單並嚴格遵守。否則，很容易被所有的折扣沖昏頭腦。你有在找什麼特定的東西嗎？)

John："I'm actually here to buy some gifts for my family back home. Any recommendations for uniquely Taiwanese items?"(我其實是來買些禮物帶回家送家人的。有什麼推薦的台灣特色商品嗎？)

Wilson："Great idea! For unique Taiwanese gifts, I'd suggest looking for tea sets, pineapple cakes, or maybe some local fashion brands. Oh, and don't miss the food section in the basement - they often have great deals on gourmet items."(好主意！說到台灣特色禮物，我建議可以看看茶具組、鳳梨酥，或者一些本地時尚品牌。對了，別錯過地下室的食品區——那裡的美食經常有很棒的優惠。)

John："Thanks for the tips! I'm a bit nervous about the crowd though. It looks intense."(謝謝你的建議！不過我對這麼多人有點緊張。看起來很激烈啊。)

Wilson："Don't worry, it looks worse than it is. Taiwanese people are generally very polite, even in crowds. Just stay calm and go with the flow. And if you need any help with translations or finding your way around, feel free to ask me."(別擔心，看起來比實際情況糟。台灣人一般來說很有禮貌，即使在人群中也是如此。保持冷靜，隨大流就好。如果你需要任何翻譯幫助或找路，儘管問我。)

John："That's very kind of you, Wilson. I feel much better now. So, do these sales happen often?"(你真是太好了，Wilson。我現在感覺好多了。那麼，這種特賣經常發生嗎？)

Wilson："The big ones like this are usually twice a year - once in spring and once in fall. But there are smaller sales throughout the year. If you're into shopping, Taiwan is definitely a paradise!"(像這樣的大型特賣通常一年兩次——春季一次，秋季一次。但全年都有一些小型特賣。如果你喜歡購物，台灣絕對是天堂！)