—Sure. Practice makes perfect.
Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset (不安的) 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. and 8 p.m. and end at about 11 p. m. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be very polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember-it's not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.
You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening? 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!
Different countries have different cultures and (习俗). Do you know about them? The following will tell you a lot.
In both China and (西方的) countries, the rose is regarded as a symbol of love. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship.
In some Asian countries, standing very close to the person you are talking with is quite (普通的). However, if you do this in Europe, some people might feel (不舒服).
In China, if someone says something good about you, it is (有礼貌的) to answer "No, not at all!". While in Britain or America, a person answers "Thank you!” with a big (微笑). This may not be common in China, but is good (礼仪) in Britain or America.
In South Korea, it is polite to pass something to an older person with (两者) hands. In Thailand, you are not supposed to (触摸) a child on the head.
In Britain, it's not polite to ask people "How much money do you earn?". But Americans don' t (介意) this so much.
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