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An american friend has invited you to vis
his family. you ve never been to an Americans
home before, and you are not sure what to do. The
question of whether or not to bring a gift often
gives guests a headache. But in American culture
ts not a must-do thing, to bring a present Proper
gifts for general occasions ty
might
flowers, candies or
if the family has small
children- toys. If you choose not to bring a gift
dont worry. No one will even notice
Most Americans agree that good home
cooking beats restaurant food any day. whe
invited for a meal, you might ask, "Can i bring
anything If it's a party, everyone will bring
dish. Otherwise(否则) the host will possibly
answer,“No, just yourself.” For most informa
dinners, you should wear comfortable clothe
Remember to arrive on time, or call to tell your
hosts that you may be late
During the dinner conversation, it's polite to
compliment(称赞) the hostess on the wonderfu
meal. Of course, the biggest compliment is to ea
lots of food. When you've had plenty, you migh
offer to clear the table or wash the dishes bu
since you are the guest, your hosts may not let you
do that instead, they may invite everyone to move
to the living room for dessert with tea or coffee
After an hour or so of general chit-chat, it
probably time to head for the door. and don t go
around look at the house. It's more polite to wai
or the host to offer you a guided tour