Bringing flowers as a gift
Neutral Polite
What it really means
Flowers are a safe, welcome gift when visiting someone's home, especially for a host or to say thank you. There's little superstition to worry about in the UK, unlike some cultures. A bunch from a supermarket is perfectly acceptable; you don't need anything fancy.
Chinese explanation
拜访别人家时，鲜花是稳妥又受欢迎的礼物，尤其是送给主人或用来道谢。英国不像有些文化那样有太多花的禁忌，不必担心。超市里买一束就完全可以，不需要很贵重。
Example conversation
A: I'm going to a friend's for dinner — what should I bring?
B: Flowers or a bottle of wine are always safe.
A：我要去朋友家吃晚饭——该带点什么？
B：鲜花或一瓶酒总是稳妥的。
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