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[ Elaine bring some xibings into her office to share. ]
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Elaine: Hey everyone, these are for you! [ She starts to cut one ]
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Phil: Wow! That's a huge moon cake!
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Elaine: [ Laughing ] It isn't a moon cake. It's a special cake for engagements.
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Phil: You bought it because you're engaged?
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Elaine: My fiance gave it to my family. That's the custom.
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Phil: So these are only given when people get married?
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Elaine: That's right. Actually, the bride isn't supposed to eat it. It's only for her friend 
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Phil: Well, in that case... [ Elaine watches Phil choose a very small piece. ]
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Elaine: What's wrong? Are you watching your weight?
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Phil: No, it's not that. I'm just being polite, because I'm the first.
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Elaine: Here, have this. [ Hands him a large piece. ]
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Phil: No, thanks. Give the large pieces to the department heads. I'm the new guy here!
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Elaine: You're too polite! You're like that story of Kong - rong.
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Phil: Who's that?
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Elaine: He was one of Confucius's descendants. There's a famous story about him, too
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