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Tea Break: Thanks
Situation 3:Giving Thanks to a Department Head
A businessman has been entertained with a huge feast at his boss’s home.He is a department head about 20 years senior to you.His wife has cooked an excellent meal.
会社員:部長、今夜は本当にごちそうさまでした。奥さんに、あんなにしていただいて。Buchou,konyawahontounigochisousamadeshita.Okusanniannanishiteitadaite.‘Thank you very much for the meal tonight.Your wife did so much for us.’
部長:ああ、いや、気にしなくていいんだよ、君は。Aa,iya,kinishimakuteiindayo,kimiwa.‘Oh, not really.It wasn’t such a big deal.’
会社員:いや、でも、ほんとにありがとうございました。Iya, demo,hontoniarigatougozaimashita.‘But, I really appreciated it.’
部長:まあ、また来なさい。Maa,matakinasai.‘Well, come again.’
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