今天这么开心的日子 我干吗说这么难听的话
“On such a happy day, I shouldn't have said those things.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不好意思啊
“Sorry.”
今天 这么 开心 的 日子 我 干吗说 这么 难听的话
“On such a happy day, I shouldn't have said those things.”
“No offense intended. You work hard. It's okay.”
“Do not let my harsh critique get to your head; I still want you to stay motivated.”
Chinese interpersonal communication often employs corrective balancing where sharp criticism is immediately followed by self-deprecating warmth to save the subordinate's face and restore rapport.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why; what's the point of
A frequent spoken rhetorical interrogative used to question the necessity of an action or express mild self-reproach.
harsh words; unpleasant remarks
Colloquial idiom referring to sharp criticism, offensive language, or bad news.