Chinese phrase
室内请勿饮食 shì nèi qǐng wù yǐn shí
Meaning
Please refrain from eating and drinking indoors
When to use it
A polite request not to eat or drink indoors. It is common in workplaces and public buildings, with a formal, respectful tone.
Example dialogue
我可以在会议室喝水吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zài huì yì shì hē shuǐ ma
May I drink water in the meeting room?
抱歉，室内请勿饮食，请到外面的休息区。 bào qiàn shì nèi qǐng wù yǐn shí qǐng dào wài miàn de xiū xī qū
Sorry, please do not eat or drink indoors. Please go to the break area outside.