Talk about life in America

A: Paolo, you're from Italy, how do you adapt so well to life in America?

B: Well, Ken, there're a few things you need to know about Americans.

A: Oh, I'm listening.

B: Firstly, Americans like fancy clothing, so you should buy some "name brand" items.

A: Ok, what else?

B:Well, Americans like to fight, so take up some karate class and be ready for anything.

A: Who told you that?

B: Nothing, I learned it all from American movies.

A: Paolo, movies are not reality. All I learn from Italy movies is that I should watch out for the mafia and my mother-in-law.

B: And you do well in Italy.

 

adapt to something: (使）适应

fancy clothing: 时尚好看的衣服，或花哨的衣服

name brand: 名牌

karate [kə'rɑ:te]: 空手道

reality [ri'æləti, ri:-] n. 现实；实际；真实

mafia ['mæfiə, 'mɑ:fiɑ:] n. 黑手党；（意）秘密政党

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