Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate.

没有人会把胜利白白地送给你的。

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The way they are curved allows you to keep the plate in one hand while eating the food with the other one.

这种弧线可以让你一只手握着盘子，另一只手吃东西。

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Assuming you don't already have a full cocktail or plate of food in your hand, excuse yourself to get a drink or visit the buffet.

假装杯子里的酒不满，餐盘里的食物不够，找个借口离开去取一杯酒或者去取自助餐。

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The second morning, I would not let her put her hand on my plate.

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On the other hand, my Louisiana license plate remains a badge of honor.

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