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Exercise 3

Open the brackets following the rules of table manners:

  1. On receiving the invitation (don’t / give) your “yes” or “no” answer promptly.

  2. If you cannot make it (don’t / write or telephone) to express your regret and (don’t / ask) to be excused.

  3. (Don’t / come) before the time indicated on the invitation. Try (not to be late / not to come in time).

  4. (Don’t / shake) hands with the hostess, unless she extends her hand.

  5. (Do not / stand up) when introduced.

  6. When leaving a party (do not / thank) the host and hostess, but (do not / attract) attention of other guests.

  7. (Do not / press) refreshments, especially strong drinks upon unwilling guests.

  8. (Don’t / write) thank-you-notes to thank someone for the party.

  9. (Don’t / attract) attention to yourself in public.

  10. When eating (do not / take) as much as you want, but (don’t / eat) as much as you take.

  11. (Do not / eat) too fast, (don’t / munch) while eating.

  12. (Don’t / take ) a little of every dish that’s offered to you.

  13. (Don’t / eat) cakes with forks, (don’t /eat) with spoons.

  14. (Don’t / gulp) your drink. (Don’t / sip) your drink.

  15. (Don’t / wish) each other “Good appetite”.