Teacher Liu, I saw a really funny piece of news. A girl brought her pet frog to a restaurant, and the staff thought she wanted the chef to cook it!

Really? Was it one of those tiny frogs?

Yes, it’s a small pet called a 'horned frog'. When the staff saw it, they immediately asked, 'Is this for cooking?' They almost even called the police.

Haha, that’s such a huge misunderstanding. Actually, many people now keep frogs as pets, just like cats and dogs.

Yes. The news also said that not long ago a restaurant was fined because it had 'toad soup' on the menu, since toads are protected animals.

So the wording of names is also very important. People who keep pets should learn more about these things, and it’s best to explain clearly when taking pets out.

I think Chinese pet culture is very interesting. Next time if I take a pet out, I’ll also tell everyone in advance.

Right, that way no one will misunderstand and life will be more harmonious.