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Some British and American people like to invite friends and colleagues for a meal at home.You should not be upset if your English friends don't invite you home.It doesn't mean they don't like you.Dinner parties usually start between 7 p. m.a(chǎn)nd 8 p. m.a(chǎn)nd end at about 11.Ask your hosts what time you should arrive.It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a present.
Do you want to extra politer?
Say how much you like the moon, or the pictures on the wall.But remember-not to ask how much things cost.
You'll probably start the meal with soup, or something small as a starter, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables and the dessert, followed by coffee.It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want.Some people eat bread with their meals, but not everyone does.
Before they take out their cigarettes after the meal, most people usually ask,‘Do you mind if I smoke here?’
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a‘thank you’letter.Perhaps it seems funny to you, but British and American people say‘thank you, thank you, and thank you.’All the time.
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