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  • 枫下佳缘 / 情爱悠悠 / Does anyone know how to say "我送你回家吧" in English? -neonblue(uptown); 2001-5-28 {624} (#83298@0)
    Shit, I didn't realize how bad my english is until now. The story is that I had dinner with a canadian girl tonite, after that I want to 送她回家。But I had no $%@& idea how to express it. I thought of "let me go home with you." But after a second thought I realized that it's the same meaning of " Can I go to bed with you?" Then I came up with "Would you like me to walk you home?" But the fact is we were taking bus. Damn!
    So it's not like no chance at all to find a girlfriend but Its just couldn't utilize the chances.
    Anyone please give me a hint how to say "我送你回家吧" like native does.
    Thank you.
    • How about this? "May I accompany you home?" or "It's my pleasure to accompany you home." -birdswimming(feifei); 2001-5-28 (#83308@0)
      • Just "let me walk you home", hoho. -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83372@0)
    • Can I send you to home? -rumba(rumba); 2001-5-28 (#83322@0)
      • This is incorrect. However, if you do not have other words for choice, just speak it. Do not hesitate to say something just because you are not certain with your English. Before white girls, you need to be straightforward and even a little boldfaced. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83345@0)
        • You are my OU XIANG. Salute!! -rumba(rumba); 2001-5-28 (#83365@0)
        • But avoid some excessive words. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83475@0)
    • Any way, it is already a great step to have a Canadian girl have dinner with you. Do not be shy. Go ahead and good luck. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83329@0)
      • exactly...lucky you. :) -die4u(Die4U); 2001-5-28 (#83337@0)
      • If the white girl does like you, she does not care your imperfect English. Message 83308 is correct. If you can not think out right then, you can say, "Would you mind my walking (forget bus) with you back till you get home?" Ackward but works. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83338@0)
        • I agree with you. But I gotta improve my English anyway cos' if she doesn't care 'bout the language then what she cares must be some sorts of feelings, but as you know, that kind of feeling usually won't last long. -neonblue(uptown); 2001-5-28 (#83395@0)
          • Do not expect a wife at this time. Just have a friend and then go and see. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83435@0)
            • Yeah, I'm not thinking about the marriage thing, I'm not even sure if I will marry a white girl. But it's ok to be friend though. : - ) -neonblue(uptown); 2001-5-28 (#83492@0)
              • Just wonder why you put the post in the "love" board. Hehe. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-29 (#83511@0)
                • Hehe, next time I'll post in 枫下广告column: -) -neonblue(uptown); 2001-5-29 (#83540@0)
          • A native girl can help to improve your English and get you emerged in the native culture. Friend, you are in Canada. The most dangerous thing is limit yourself in the scope of Chinese. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83438@0)
    • Thank you all guys, birdswimming, marriner, rumba, die4u...... -neonblue(uptown); 2001-5-28 (#83370@0)
    • In my humble opinion, I think the best might be "let me see you home". But I do believe your saying "Would you like me walk you home?" is correct, even if you were going to take bus. -motown(motown); 2001-5-28 (#83381@0)
      • yeah, he didn't say anything wrong. don't panic man! -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83391@0)
      • "See you home" is a more polished speaking. The problem is most Chinese can not speak English so freely and so optimally. Thinking too much will lose chance. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83396@0)
        • nod nod, just say it. -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83399@0)
    • Let me escort you on your way home. -eglington(eglington); 2001-5-28 (#83393@0)
      • sounds very formal, hehe -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83397@0)
    • Native speakers would say: "May I see you home, beauty? (or sugarer?)" -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83400@0)
      • If you are sure it is not offensive, it is OK. But if you are not, avoid some excessive words, such as "Baby", ..., do not trap yourself into "sexual harassment" in the first time. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83408@0)
        • right, not good for a good start of a serious relathionship. No man would like his woman follows any other guy who calls her 'beauty' or 'sugar' home, hoho. -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83412@0)
        • take it easy man, it's a dating, as a boy, he should do something to speed the process. -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83418@0)
          • If the relationship is settled, it does not matter, of course.In the internation studental guide of my university, it is said, Canada is a a very free country in sexual behaviors... -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 {807} (#83429@0)
            In the internation studental guide of my university, it is said, Canada
            is a very free country in sexual behaviors. If both persons agree on
            it, sexual behavior is legal. However,
            1. if one person disagree, it is illegal for the other person to
            force to continue.

            2. if one person wants to refuse it, do not hesitate it. Do not be
            afraid that you hurt the other person, because you refuse the
            behavior, not the person.

            3. if one person wants to refuse it, refuse it explicitly and
            determinantly. Soft refusal might be looked on as acceptance.

            4. arrange the degree, if either person wants to stop, stop.

            5. It is illegal to have sex with persons (girls) under certain age, even
            he/she agrees with it.

            6. Condom is strongly recommended to avoid unexpected pregnance and diseases.
            • hey egghead, you are talking about the sexual behavior. The guy had dinner with white girl didn't ever kiss her yet. If the "sexual behavior" is his target, he should start this way, talking, joking, hugging, kissing and then ~!@#$% -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83449@0)
              • Sorry for confusion and distraction. What I meant to say is if the relationship is established, they are free to say and do something. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83453@0)
                • Hehe,peace guys.The intention of my original post is to learn some tips from friends here(I did learn alot)so I can be better next time.it's just a casual dinner,It doesn't mean she likes me or not(same for me),everyone likes free meals,right?:-) -neonblue(uptown); 2001-5-29 (#83529@0)
                  • Sorry again. Because you put the post on the love board, we are not sure whether you were just having a casual dinner with her, or dating formally with her. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-29 (#83543@0)
                  • It is not difficult to make ordinary Canadian friends, but very hard to make close ones. On the contrary, you can make some very close Chinese friends in Canada, but when you enlarge your scope, you will find some very mean Chinese. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-29 (#83547@0)
        • If the relationship is not so tight, and you use some sensitive words, she might feel disgusted. Sexual harrassment is a very sensitive topic in Canada. It is so killing if your English is not good, but it might if you use over-teasing words. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83420@0)
      • geez, are you sure? -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83409@0)
        • sure, you can even use it with your female colleague, it's far away from sexual harassment. -guest:; 2001-5-28 (#83427@0)
          • That is OK. -marriner(Chris); 2001-5-28 (#83464@0)
    • Good luck,boy -wendywendy(wind); 2001-5-28 (#83439@0)
    • don't worry about your english. as i can see, it's good enough. native people may find your accent interesting and lovely. and as a foreigner, -jesus(jesus); 2001-5-29 {224} (#83897@0)
      you have the advantage of being exotic. don't strive to sound as native as possible, just be yourself and relax, you'll be fine. sometimes it's easier than you think to become friends and more with white girls. good luck.
    • There are several ways to say: 1. Let me take you to home. 2. Can I give you a ride? (for first time date) 3. Where are you living? It's a little later, I will call a taxi for you. 4. etc -coolguy(coolguy); 2001-5-29 (#83901@0)
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