中美风俗大比拼之美国聚会礼仪的典型例句

　　美国聚会礼仪的典型例句：

　　If nothing else, people may want to show off their house. 如果(请客)不是为了其它原因，人们可能是想炫耀一下自己的房子。

　　After having spent a huge amount of time and money in fixing up the place, I think it's nice to have people come and admire the results. 在投入了大量的时间和金钱装修房子之后，请别人来欣赏一下装修结果还是不错的。

　　You needn't say yes or no on the spot, but you should provide an answer as soon as possible. 你不用立即接受或拒绝，但是应该尽快答复。

　　If the party includes business associates, a suit is more likely to be in order. 如果聚会有业务合伙人参加，穿西服会更合适一些。

　　Among good friends, there 's less dressing up. 好友们的聚会上，不用那么盛装打扮。

　　Q&A:

　　Q:Why do people hold parties?

　　A:

　　1. There doesn't have to be a particular reason for a party.

　　2. According to a Chinese visitor to the US, people seldom have a very good time at American parties.

　　3. Sometimes people invite you to parties just because they want to impress you with and display their house.

　　Q:What are the customs of responding to an invitation?

　　A:When you receive an invitation by telephone, you should respond to it on the spot.

　　Q:Whom can one bring if he/she is invited to a party?

　　A:

　　1. If you are married and have children, you can't necessarily bring your spouse and children to a party if you are invited.

　　2. You should never bring a guest that is not expected.