Paying (fùqián) is a universal aspect of ordering food (diǎncài) at a restaurant (cāntīng) and requires navigating options and cultural dynamics. Capping off our basic restaurant conversation, Max and Hasnaien provide an example discussion of how you might be able to retain your honor at the end of the meal.

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