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When you hear Westerners say “Drop in anytime.” or “Come and see me soon.”, you should realize that it doesn’t m1． you are welcome to come over to their houses anytime. It’s wise to telephone before v2． someone.

Never a3． an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may r4． by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be a5． to come.” If you are not able to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance (提前) that you will not be there and give your direct excuse to them. Don’t f6．to apologize (道歉) if you are absent (缺席) from the invitation.

When you have accepted the i7． to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as drinks, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a r8． and it does not mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to “go Dutch (各自付账)”, which means each person pays his o9． bill.

I10． you don’t want to be trapped (陷入) in embarrassment (窘迫), it’s helpful to keep what is mentioned above in mind.