Briefly define the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and analyze the following example in terms of the hypothesis: Shu-Hwi was invited to a Chinese speaker's home for dinner and she was asked by the host if she wanted more soup

The word "no" as
in "no thank you," does not have a direct translation in Chinese. Shu-Hwi could
say, "bu yao (not want)," but that would be considered rude and immature. The
appropriate response in Chinese and translated into English would be something
like, "The food is very delicious. I am full. Thank you." Furthermore, Shu-Hwi
may have to say this three times to her host.

What will be an ideal response?

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis posits that culture influences language and that
language influences cultural differences in thought. Chinese culture has been
characterized as a collectivist culture concerned with harmony and the good of the
larger group. The Chinese language may reflect this in words and phrasing that are
more indirect and subtle.