Conversation 50

-Patty, come and drink some tea with me.

-I can’t, Mom. I’m too excited. I’m leaving for Taiwan today!

-I know. But have some tea. Sit down and relax.

-Ok~ Ok~

-Let me pour the tea for you. I can’t do this again for three months.

-Are you sad, Mom?

-Yes. My little girl is leaving!

-Mom, I’m not little. I’m 17 years old!

-Patty, I have something for you.

-A journal? Uh, thanks.

-Write about all your Taiwan adventures.

-Ok. Thanks, Mom.

-You are staying with your Dad’s brother and his family. But please go see my sister and her family, too.

-Ok

-Explore Hualien. Take a lot of pictures. But be careful.

-I know. Don’t worry, Mom.

-Ok, honey. I love you.

-Patty, are you listening to us?

-What? Oh, Grandma, I’’m sorry. I’m thinking about Mom. I understand. Your mom is wonderful. My son
marred the right girl.

-So, Patty, what is your favorite tea?

-I like all kinds of tea.

-Well, which kind do you like best? Green, red, or oolong tea?
-Red tea? What’s that?

-It’s black tea. People call it red tea here.

-Interesting!

-Here is a menu, Patty.

-Sorry, Grandma, I can’t read Chinese.

-You can’t? Well, you’re going to learn to read some Chinese this summer.

-Ok

-Do you like fruit tea or how about flower tea?

-Flowers in tea?

-Yeah, like chamomile or jasmine.

-Oh, those are flowers? I didn’t know.