Customs of dinner parties in Britain and America
| Brief information |
* party starting between 7 and 8 p.m. and ending at about 16.
* evening starting with drinks and snacks
* meal starting first with soup or omething small, then meat or
fish with vegetables, and 19. the dessert, finally ending with
coffee | dos and don'ts
| before the party |
* bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine 17.
* say how much you like the room or the pictures on the wall
* don't ask how much things cost |
| during the party |
* 18. everything on your plate
* take more if you want |
| after the party |
call the hosts the next day, or write them a short 20. | |
