Lonely Planet Cantonese Phrasebook and Dictionary 7

Book excerpt: Chat with locals along the Great Wall, ask for recommendations of Hong Kong’s best night spots, and order local delicacies like a pro; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! • Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings. • Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder. • Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips. • Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary. • Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology. • Meet friends with conversation starter phrases. • Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides. Covers: Basics, Practical, Social, Safe Travel, Food & Sustainable Travel.