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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 (心烦意乱) if your English friends dont invite you home. It doesnt mean they dont like you. Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m., and end at about 11. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. Its polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a present. Do you want to be extra (特别地) polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remembernot to ask how much things cost. Youll probably start the meal with soup, or something small as a starter (酵母), then youll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then a dessert (甜食), followed by coffee. Its polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it. Some people eat bread with their meal, 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 short 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. 1.If your English or American friends dont invite you to dinner at home, ______. A.it shows they dont like you B.B. it shows they have no time to get together | 
