엄마와 10대 아이의 식탁 영어 대화

Real English Conversation: Table Manners

식탁에서 자주 쓰는 표현을 자연스럽게 배우고 싶다면,
오늘의 대화를 활용해 연습해보세요.
이번 장면은 엄마와 10대 아이가 식사하면서 나누는 실제 같은 영어 대화입니다.

짧고 실용적인 표현이 많아서 듣기·쉐도잉·암기용으로 좋아요.

 

📌 Dialogue | 대화문

Mom: Dinner’s ready. Come to the table.
Teen: Okay, I’m coming.
Mom: Sit properly, please.
Teen: Like this?
Mom: Yes, that’s better.
Mom: Try to eat a bit of everything, not just the meat.
Teen: Ugh… vegetables again?
Mom: Yes. You need a balanced meal.
Teen: Fine, I’ll eat some.
Mom: Take your time—no need to rush.
Teen: I’m just really hungry.
Mom: I know, but eat slowly and chew well.
Teen: So, small bites?
Mom: Exactly. Small bites help.
Mom: And please stay seated while eating.
Teen: Okay, I won’t get up.
Mom: Hold your chopsticks or fork properly. It’ll help.
Teen: Mine keeps slipping.
Mom: Keep practicing. You’ll get better.
Teen: Oops, I spilled some rice.
Mom: Oh no, you spilled. It’s okay—I’ll clean it.
Teen: Sorry.
Mom: Next time, be a little more careful.
Mom: And remember, don’t talk with food in your mouth.
Teen: Okay, okay.
Mom: Also, don’t spit out food. Take smaller bites if needed.
Teen: Yeah, I got it.
Mom: You can handle eating by yourself.
Teen: Of course. I’m not a little kid.
Mom: Then show me good manners.
Teen: I’m trying.
Mom: Take only what you can finish. Don’t waste food.
Teen: I think I can finish this.
Mom: Good. Drink some water if you need.
Teen: I’m almost done.
Mom: Nice job.
Teen: I finished everything.
Mom: Great. Please put your dishes in the sink.
Teen: Should I clean the table too?
Mom: Yes, please. A little help makes everything easier.

 

💡 Useful Expressions | 유용한 표현 정리

표현 의미 비고

Dinner’s ready	밥 다 됐어	집에서 자주 쓰는 표현
Sit properly	바르게 앉아	예절 표현
Try to eat a bit of everything	골고루 먹어봐	eat + everything 조합 자연스러움
Take your time	천천히 해	서두르지 말라는 표현
chew well	잘 씹어	식탁에서 자주 사용
Stay seated	앉아서 먹어	행동 제지 표현
You’ll get better	더 잘하게 될 거야	격려 표현
Don’t waste food	음식 남기지 마	교육적 표현
A little help makes everything easier	조금 도와주면 훨씬 쉬워져	협력 유도 표현