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生活百科如何和孩子在饭店吃饭?

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Parenthood comes with sacrifices, but dining out shouldn’t have to be one of them. Prevent food fights and meltdowns with these precautions
You Will NeedGood timing
Rehearsals
A time limit
Diversions
Food treats
Consideration
Generosity

Step 1: Time it    选择一个恰当的时间

If your child is still a baby, feed, burp, and change them as close as possible to your departure. With any luck, they’ll sleep through the meal.
Step 2: Rehearse it    提前排练在饭店就餐的注意事项
With toddlers, rehearse the outing at home. Emphasize that dining out is a privilege and explain that good behavior is essential; otherwise you’ll all have to leave the restaurant before having a chance to eat.
Step 3: Choose a restaurant wisely    明智的选择饭店
Choose restaurants that accept reservations and seat guests promptly. Find out in advance if they provide kid-friendly food.
Avoid family restaurants if “family” is code for letting children run wild — being in that environment may inadvertently teach your kids that this is acceptable behavior at all eateries.
Step 4: Set limits      设定一些限制
Eat early. Keeping kids up past their bedtime is just asking for trouble. Try to keep the outing to no longer than 90 minutes by ordering promptly and having dessert and coffee at home. Longer than that, and kids are apt to get restless.
Step 5: Bring diversions     就餐时间增加娱乐活动
Bring discreet diversions as well as special treats you can whip out to neutralize a tantrum. Include some finger food favorites in case your child gets fussy.
Offer young children a choice of two items on the menu; otherwise they might be overwhelmed by the selection.
Step 6: Respect other diners    尊重其他的用餐者
If your child is making a scene, take them outside until they calm down. If they can’t be quieted, get your food to go. And tip generously, especially if your child has made a big mess. If you don’t, neither you nor your child will be welcomed back!
According to one survey, 68 percent of childless people polled believe that families with young children should stay out of upscale restaurants.
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Rehearse
 vt.1.安慰, 抚慰, 使舒服, 使平静
      I've managed to soothe him down a bit.
      我想方设法使他平静了一点。
   2.减轻痛苦
      This medicine should soothe your sore throat.
      这种药会减轻你的喉痛。
prompt
  adj.1.立刻的, 迅速的, 准时的
        Prompt payment of bills is greatly appreciated.
        如蒙即期结账, 则不胜感激。
        I can't understand it; he's usually very prompt.
        我不明白这是怎么回事, 他通常很准时的。
      2.准时到达的; 行动迅速的
       The company was prompt in its response to these accusations.
       该公司对这些指责迅速做出反应。
       He's always prompt to criticize other people's ideas.
       他对别人想出的主意总是迫不及待地进行评价。
discreet
  adj.1.(言行)谨慎的, 慎重的, 考虑周到的
       I should make a few discreet enquiries about the firm before you sign anything.
       我应先审慎打探一下这家公司的底细, 然后你再签字。
       He is very discreet in giving his opinions.
       发表意见他十分慎重。
       It wasn't discreet of you to ring me up at the office.
       你打电话到我办公室真是太鲁莽了。
diversion
    n.1.转移, 转向,偏离
       High tariffs often cause a diversion of trade from one country to another.
       高额关税常使贸易从一国转往另一国。
      2.娱乐, 消遣
       Golf is my father's favourite diversion.
       高尔夫球是我父亲最喜欢的娱乐。

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