小题1:My American friends invite me to their dinner party. I don’t know what to bring. 小题2:One of my American friends invites me to dinner at eight tonight. Should I arrive earlier? 小题3:I’m going to a dinner party held by Americans, but I don’t know how to use the forks and knives. 小题4:I am going to an American friend’s party. I am not sure what to dress. Should I dress formally? 小题5:An American family invite me to their home for dinner. How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness after dinner?
| A.Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You must refuse politely. | B.Just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you. | C.If you accept a dinner invitation of your friend, tell him or her what you like and don’t like to eat. | D.You should arrive on time. Don’t get there early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. | E. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine if you know that your friends drink it. F. Everyday dress is OK for most visits to an American’s home. G. You should thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a thank you card the day after.
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