American Hospitality

An American friend invited you to his home.

You've never been there before.

The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests uneasy.

In some cultures, giving host gifts is not just a gift.

American hospitality begins at home - especially with food.

Most Americans agree that good home cooking is better than restaurant food anyway.

When you are invited to dinner, you may ask, "can I bring anything?" unless the host is bringing a dish with each other, the host will probably reply, "no, you can come."

For most informal dinners, you should wear comfortable and lightweight clothes.

Try to arrive on time, or call to tell your hosts that you will arrive later.

During dinner, people usually praise the delicious food cooked by their hostess.

Of course, the greatest compliment is to eat more!

When you eat too much, you may take the initiative to help clear the table or wash the dishes. But you are a guest, your host may not let you do this.

They may invite everyone to have dessert, tea or coffee in the living room.

After talking for about an hour, maybe it's time to leave. You don't want to become unpopular.

And the most important thing is not to pry around the house. It's more polite to wait for the host to invite you to visit.

But in addition to moving the wedding banquet, guests usually stay in the living room.

Americans usually like visitors to notify them beforehand. Only very close friends may come uninvited, especially when guests are staying for a few days.

It's best not to stay long - this is the experience for visitors.

As a French writer wrote in nineteenth Century, "the first day is a guest, the second is a burden, and the third is a nuisance.

Even relatives do not usually stay for a few weeks at a time.

When you live in an American home, try to keep your place clean and tidy.

Your host family will thank you for being so thoughtful. They will even invite you again!

Most Americans think they are hospitable people.

In particular, the southerners in the United States are more proud of their hospitality. In fact, "hospitality in the South" is a popular word of mouth.

But in all parts of the United States, people welcome their guests with their arms open, so don't be surprised when you find the WELCOME insoles for you, but don't forget to wipe your feet.