Meals

Exercise 3

Open the brackets following the rules of table manners:

On receiving the invitation (don’t / give) your “yes” or “no” answer promptly.
If you cannot make it (don’t / write or telephone) to express your regret and (don’t / ask) to be excused.
(Don’t / come) before the time indicated on the invitation. Try (not to be late / not to come in time).
(Don’t / shake) hands with the hostess, unless she extends her hand.
(Do not / stand up) when introduced.
When leaving a party (do not / thank) the host and hostess, but (do not / attract) attention of other guests.
(Do not / press) refreshments, especially strong drinks upon unwilling guests.
(Don’t / write) thank-you-notes to thank someone for the party.
(Don’t / attract) attention to yourself in public.
When eating (do not / take) as much as you want, but (don’t / eat) as much as you take.
(Do not / eat) too fast, (don’t / munch) while eating.
(Don’t / take ) a little of every dish that’s offered to you.
(Don’t / eat) cakes with forks, (don’t /eat) with spoons.
(Don’t / gulp) your drink. (Don’t / sip) your drink.
(Don’t / wish) each other “Good appetite”.

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