It is the perfect excuse to round off a meal with an after-dinner mint and one last glass of Merlot.

这绝对是个完美的借口，让你可以心安理得的在饭后享用甜食，并且小酌一杯。

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He could make a mint in after-dinner speaking and, after he realises his ambitions of managing an Italian club and then Portugal, there's strong talk of a career in politics.

他是茶余饭后的谈资，当他实现自己执教意大利俱乐部然后是葡萄牙国家队的雄心后，人们普遍猜测他将踏入政坛。

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But that aspect seems like a veritable after-dinner mint swallowed while driving the SUV away from the all-you-can-eat.

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Once cooked, the fruit is a perfect, light ending to a hearty barbecue, more substantial than an after-dinner mint but less filling than a cake or pie.

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According to studies, introducing yourself by name increases tip size from 15% to 23%, touching diners on the shoulder when delivering the bill increases tips from 12% to 18%, and supplying an unexpected after-dinner mint improves the tip from 19% to 28%.

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