Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset if your English friends don't1 you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you.
Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts what time you2 arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine3a gift.
Usually the evening 4with drinks and snacks. 5 you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember—it's6to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at7end. They eat with their guests.
You'll8start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert,9by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want.
Did you enjoy the10? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you, thank, thank you” all the time!
Giving gifts is a kind of knowledge, and is also one kind of strategy(策略). In the Western countries, you should be careful of giving gifts. Never give a gift in a job interview or at a business meeting. Gifts are usually given during special holidays, or as a “thank you” for special invitations. When arriving at a special party, you may give your gift to the host once the introductions are made. Here are a few rules:
Be modest (适度的) with your gift. Do not buy gifts that are too expensive, such as a Swiss watch, a gold ring or a gold necklace. A special food from your country, a bottle of wine, candy, or flowers are the best if you do not know the host very well, but be sure that your gift will not need much attention. You can usually say something like “ I hope you will like it.” when you offer your gift.
Be careful of giving wine. A bottle of wine is usually all right if you know your host drinks wine, but hard alcohol (酒精) such as whisky (威士忌) should only be given as a gift when you know the host well and are certain that they would like such a gift. Flowers are good, but remember: roses are for special love. You have to be careful.
A small cultural gift from your country is usually very good. Make sure that your gift is packed (包装) nicely. A nice card with it will be better.
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 pm and 8 pm and end at about 11 pm. 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!
In Thailand, people do not eat with chopsticks like in China, Japan, and Korea. They use spoons and forks..Most food is already cut. If you need to cut things, use the side of your spoon first and then use your fork.. If you are right-handed, keep the spoon in your right hand and the fork in your left hand.
.The rice is not on the same plate with other food. It is not necessary to finish all your rice or all your food. It is good to leave a little on your plate. If you eat up anything,it means you want more.
.The host (主人)will ask you twice or three times if you want more food. It is the same with whatever you are drinking. During the meal, never empty your cup or glass. When it is less than half full, your host or neighbor will fill it again.. Always refill (再加满) your neighbor's glass. This means that you must keep an eye on your neighbor's glass all through the meal.
A. They never use knives B. Never fill your own glass C. People always offer you more food D. Remember to fill your bowl in time E. People often eat from the same bowl F. The spoon is more important than the fork G. People usually have rice in a different bowl |
