Sharing a Hot Pot on the Third Date
IntermediateDating
A couple on their third date enjoys a hot pot dinner at a busy restaurant while discussing their favorite foods and flavors.
W
WeiL
LiW
这家火锅店人真多，能抢到位子真是运气好。
zhè jiā huǒguō diàn rén zhēn duō, néng qiǎng dào wèizi zhēn shì yùnqi hǎo.
This hot pot restaurant is so crowded—we're really lucky to have grabbed a table.
L
是啊，我超爱吃火锅的，尤其是冬天。
shì a, wǒ chāo ài chī huǒguō de, yóuqí shì dōngtiān.
Yeah, I absolutely love eating hot pot, especially in winter.
W
那咱们点什么锅底呢？你能吃辣吗？
nà zánmen diǎn shénme guōdǐ ne? nǐ néng chī là ma?
So what soup base should we order? Can you handle spicy food?
L
我能吃一点辣，不过太辣的话我就受不了了。
wǒ néng chī yìdiǎn là, búguò tài là de huà wǒ jiù shòu bu liǎo le.
I can eat a little spicy, but if it's too spicy I really can't take it.
W
那咱们点个鸳鸯锅吧，一半辣一半清汤，这样咱俩都能吃。
nà zánmen diǎn ge yuānyāng guō ba, yíbàn là yíbàn qīngtāng, zhèyàng zán liǎ dōu néng chī.
Then let's get a split pot—half spicy, half clear broth—that way we can both eat.
L
太好了，这主意真不错！那菜要点什么呢？
tài hǎo le, zhè zhǔyi zhēn búcuò! nà cài yào diǎn shénme ne?
Great, that's a fantastic idea! So what dishes should we order?
W
我最爱吃肉，像牛肉、羊肉，还有各种丸子。
wǒ zuì ài chī ròu, xiàng niúròu, yángròu, hái yǒu gè zhǒng wánzi.
I love meat the most, like beef and lamb, plus all kinds of meatballs.
L
我比较喜欢蔬菜和豆腐，不过肉我也会吃一点。
wǒ bǐjiào xǐhuan shūcài hé dòufu, búguò ròu wǒ yě huì chī yìdiǎn.
I prefer vegetables and tofu, but I'll eat a bit of meat too.
W
那咱俩口味挺搭的，荤的素的都有，正好平衡。
nà zán liǎ kǒuwèi tǐng dā de, hūn de sù de dōu yǒu, zhènghǎo pínghéng.
Then our tastes match pretty well—we've got both meat and veggies, nicely balanced.
L
对了，咱们调个蘸料吧？我喜欢麻酱味的。
duì le, zánmen tiáo ge zhànliào ba? wǒ xǐhuan májiàng wèi de.
Oh right, should we mix a dipping sauce? I like the sesame paste flavor.
W
我也爱麻酱，再加点蒜末和香菜，味道更香。
wǒ yě ài májiàng, zài jiā diǎn suàn mò hé xiāngcài, wèidào gèng xiāng.
I love sesame paste too—add some minced garlic and cilantro and it's even more fragrant.
L
看来咱俩还真挺合得来，今晚这顿饭肯定吃得特别开心。
kànlái zán liǎ hái zhēn tǐng hédelái, jīnwǎn zhè dùn fàn kěndìng chī de tèbié kāixīn.
Looks like the two of us really get along—tonight's meal is sure to be a happy one.