我先加个班去啊 你们慢慢吃
“I need to work overtime. Please enjoy your meal.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
公司还有事没做完呢
“I still have unfinished work at the company.”
我先 加个班 去啊 你们慢慢吃
“I need to work overtime. Please enjoy your meal.”
“Didn't you just return from a business trip?”
“I need to slip away right now, so please carry on without me.”
In Chinese communal dining, leaving ahead of others requires a polite formula like urging others to eat slowly to soften the disruption.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
go do some overtime first
A very common colloquial expression used to announce a quick departure to handle pending workplace duties.
take your time eating
A standard dining courtesy spoken by someone who is finishing earlier or leaving the table before others.
Softens the announcement of sudden departure, reducing potential abruptness or offense.
