Grammar: Word Choice - 2024 őszi

HOW TO BE A POLITE GUEST In Britain, people make great (0) _____ to arrive on time. It is often considered impolite to arrive even a few minutes late. If you are invited to someone's house for dinner at half past seven, they will expect you to be there exactly at 7.30. An invitation (1) _____ state "7.30 for 8", in which case you (2) _____ arrive no later than 7.50. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says "RSVP", you should reply to (3) _____ the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to (4) _____. Never accept an invitation (5) _____ you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come." If, after (6) _____, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those expecting you as far in (7) _____ as possible that you will not be there. (8) _____ it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift – e.g. flowers or chocolate – to your host, it is considered polite to (9) _____ so, especially if you have been invited for a meal.