회화 | Respect is a two way street. (존경이란 양면성을 가지고 있지.)

A: Your children are very well mannered. I’m impressed by their kind behavior.
B: Thank you. I’ve always been fair with them and they know what I expect of them.
A: These days, kids are not always so obedient and respectful of their parents.
B: . You’ve got to give to get. We do what’s right by each other.

 

A: 너희 아이들은 정말 예의 바르더라. 예의 바른 행동에 정말 감동받았어.
B: 고마워. 난 항상 아이들은 공평하게 대하고 있고 아이들도 내가 자기들한테 뭘 기대하는지 알고 있어.
A: 요즘엔, 아이들이 항상 부모 말 잘 듣고 부모한테 공손한 것만은 아니야.
B: Respect is a two way street. (존경이란 양면성을 가지고 있지.) 주는 만큼 얻게 되는 거야. 우린 서로의 곁에서 올바르게 행동하고있어.

[Additional Expressions]

* very well mannered – very good / very sweet to be around
* I’m impressed by their – I really like
* kind behavior – kindness / friendliness / gentle manners
* fair with them – reasonable with them / evenhanded towards them just with them
* They know what I expect of them. – They know how I feel. / They understand me.
* These days – Nowadays / In recent times / In this new generation
* obedient - dutiful
* respectful – polite / courteous / considerate
* Respect is a two way street. – Everybody deserves respect. / Respect goes both ways.
* You’ve got to give to get. – To be respected, you’ve got to be respectful.
* We do what’s right by each other. – We’re good to each other. / We take care of each other.