They make me see that a meal is a piece of theatre: they stage meals as narratives, with each course taking on symbolic qualities.
他们让我明白，一顿饭是一场戏：他们筹划菜肴，就像上演故事一般，每一道菜都呈现出象征性的特质。
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Eat Dessert: a small amount can signal that the meal is over. A piece of high-quality chocolate is a good choice.
吃点儿甜食：只是一点点的量，不要吃饭。一小块儿高热量的巧克力就是个不错的选择。
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I could even smell the feast my mother and aunts would cook for us, and could almost feel them slapping my hand as I tried to sneak a piece of Turkey before the meal.