How-to-Say Guide: Culture & Ethnicity

Emery

25 Sep 2026 1 min read

Culture & Ethnicity

The words are the hard part. Here are three you can borrow.

Instead of "your Cantonese is so good"

How to say it

"Were you born and raised here?"
Manager: holidays/leave

How to say it

"We're planning our team's project timeline for the upcoming quarter. If there are any upcoming cultural, religious, or family holidays where you'll need time away or flexible hours, please list them here so we can plan ahead."
Organiser: potluck

How to say it

"We are putting together a casual neighborhood dinner. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements, Halal preferences, or allergies so we can label the dishes clearly."

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