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儿子:
I have a new friend from America. Tomorrow is her birthday. I don`t know what I should buy for her. 
我结识了一位来自美国的新朋友.明天是她的生日.我不知道要给她买什么礼物.
妈妈:
It`s unnecessary to buy anything.
没必要买什么礼物. 
儿子:
How can I go empty-handed to her birthday party? I would be embarrassed.
我怎么能空手去参加生日聚会呢?那会很尴尬的.
妈妈:
If you really want to bring something, it should be a small, inexpensive item. You should bring some candy, toys or comic books.
如果你真的要买.就买些便宜的小东西就行了.例如糖果.玩具或是漫画书.
儿子:
Such a small gift?
这么小的礼物?
妈妈:
Yes, Americans are different from Chinese. The American idea of a gift is to bring a nice token that says "I have thought of you", not a gift that means "how much money I have spent".
美国人和中国人不同.在美国人眼里.送礼物是送一份诚意.表示"我一直惦记着你".而不是代表着"我花了多少钱".
儿子:
I see. Mom, can you make some Chinese food for her?
我懂了.妈妈.你能为她作点中国传统的食物吗?
妈妈:
It is ok. Chinese food is a good idea.
当然好了.送中国食品是个好主意.