你要学会知情识趣
“you must learn to act tactfully and properly.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但是杜生谈正事的时候
“But when Mr. Du talks business,”
你要 学会 知情识趣
“you must learn to act tactfully and properly.”
杜生的朋友
“Mr. Du's friends are”
“Know your place and stay out of his business.”
In Chinese high-context culture, knowing when to stay silent or excuse oneself during serious talks is crucial for preserving others' face and maintaining social harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
tactful, sensible, knowing how to read the room
A classic idiom often used in Cantonese and Mandarin contexts to describe someone who understands social boundaries and does not overstep.
to learn how to; to master
Commonly paired with social or behavioural traits to imply that someone currently lacks this maturity.