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ID: 1970 Intermediate
We're all at our most vulnerable while at the hair salon - after all, how can you argue with someone wielding razor-sharp objects just inches from your neck? That doesn't mean you should let salon employees coerce you into purchasing memberships, however! We're here to help with today's Intermediate lesson; you'll learn all about how to politely negotiate the hairy world of the salon membership card business.
Thu Jul 05 2012 | Dilu, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
剪 jiǎn to cut
短 duǎn short
建议 jiànyì to advise
烫 tàng to perm
小姐，今天想做个什么发型？
xiǎojie ，jīntiān xiǎng zuò ge shénme fàxíng ？
Miss, how would you like your hair done today?
帮我剪短一点吧。
bāng wǒ jiǎn duǎn yīdiǎn ba 。
Cut it a bit shorter for me.
你这个发型太过时了，我建议你烫一下。
nǐ zhè ge fàxíng tài guòshí le ，wǒ jiànyì nǐ tàng yīxià 。
Your hairstyle is so outdated. I suggest you perm it.
烫一下要多少钱？
tàng yīxià yào duōshǎo qián ？
How much does a perm cost?
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