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Nowadays, more and more people have chances to travel, study, work or even live abroad. It is necessary for you to keep in mind these general【小题1】（rule） for polite behaviour.

If you【小题2】（invite）to an American friend’s home for dinner, first of all, arrive on time（but not early）. When you’re invited to someone’s home for a meal,【小题3】is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers or candies are always appropriate. If you have an attractive item【小题4】（make）in your native country, your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.

【小题5】（wear） proper clothes and a beautiful smile is simply not enough. Table manners are also of great【小题6】（important）. Do not open your mouth to talk, unless you have swallowed your food. Also chew food with your mouth【小题7】（close）. When you want to get the food that is at a distance, do not stretch your hands to reach【小题8】it. Instead, ask for the food to be passed to you.

Don’t leave【小题9】（immediate ） after dinner, but don't overstay your welcome, either. When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of conversation, take their behaviour as a signal to leave. The next day, call or write【小题10】thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.