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Some British and American people like to
invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset if your English friends
don't1you.
It doesn't mean they don't like you.
Dinner parties usually start between 7 p.m. and
8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts what time you2arrive. It's polite to bring flowers,
chocolates or a bottle of wine3a gift.
Usually the evening4with
drinks and snacks.5you want to be more polite, say how much
you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember- it's6to
ask how much things cost. In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table
and the wife sits at7end. They eat with their guests.
You'll8start the meal with soup
or something small, and then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then
dessert, 9 by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on
your plate and to take more if you want.
Did you enjoy the10?
Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short thank-you letter. British
and American people like to say "thank you, thank you, thank you" all
the time!