Friendly to Senior
Care · Daily · Support
You
今日のお昼ごはん、何が食べたいですか？
きょうのおひるごはん、なにがたべたいですか？
What would you like to eat for lunch today?
Romaji: Kyou no o-hiruguhan, nani ga tabetai desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Sou da ne... onigiri ga ii na.
Reply
そうだね…おにぎりがいいな。
そうだね…おにぎりがいいな。
Let me think... rice balls sound good.
Gesture & etiquette
Sit or crouch to be at their eye level when asking. Give them time to think — do not rush or suggest options before they've had a chance to respond independently.
Giving seniors choice over meals — even small choices — is a meaningful act of autonomy in care settings. If their preference isn't available, offer an alternative warmly: 「今日はないですが、明日用意できますよ」. Never dismiss preferences as trivial.
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