不怕先生笑话
“I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, Sir.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那你去了吗
“Did you ever go there?”
不怕先生笑话
“I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, Sir.”
“I'm going to tell you something a bit embarrassing, but please indulge me.”
Rulers frequently utilized polite self-effacement when speaking to revered scholars to demonstrate respect for learning and cultivate loyalty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pardon my candor; at the risk of sounding foolish to you
A respectful, self-deprecating conversational opening used before sharing an embarrassing personal story with a respected teacher or mentor.