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Ah Ming went to a cha chaan teng to buy a drink.
How to Order at a Cha Chaan Teng in Cantonese
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Ordering Milk Tea at a Cha Chaan Teng
阿明
，？
Boss, can I get this milk tea with less syrup?
老闆
，。
Sure, everyone here likes it that way.
阿明
。
The boss is really nice to people.
老闆
。？
Thank you. Would you like an iced lemon tea?
阿明
，。
I don't want lemon tea, I want milk tea.
老闆
，！
Alright, one iced milk tea with less syrup!
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