Talk about life in America
A: Paolo, you're from Italy, how do you adapt so well to life in America?
B: Well, Ken, there're a few things you need to know about Americans.
A: Oh, I'm listening.
B: Firstly, Americans like fancy clothing, so you should buy some "name brand" items.
A: Ok, what else?
B:Well, Americans like to fight, so take up some karate class and be ready for anything.
A: Who told you that?
B: Nothing, I learned it all from American movies.
A: Paolo, movies are not reality. All I learn from Italy movies is that I should watch out for the mafia and my mother-in-law.
B: And you do well in Italy.
adapt to something: (使）适应
fancy clothing: 时尚好看的衣服，或花哨的衣服
name brand: 名牌
karate [kə'rɑ:te]: 空手道
reality [ri'æləti, ri:-] n. 现实；实际；真实
mafia ['mæfiə, 'mɑ:fiɑ:] n. 黑手党；（意）秘密政党
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