1 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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 1 (rule) for polite behaviour.
If you 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, 3 is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers or candies are always appropriate. If you have an attractive item 4 (make)in your native country, your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.
5 (wear) proper clothes and a beautiful smile is simply not enough. Table manners are also of great 6 (important). Do not open your mouth to talk, unless you have swallowed your food. Also chew food with your mouth 7 (close). When you want to get the food that is at a distance, do not stretch your hands to reach 8 it. Instead, ask for the food to be passed to you.
Don’t leave 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 10 thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.