مکالمه - بخش دوم

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Part B - Listen to the rest of the conversation. If you are invited to someone’s house in Germany, when are you expected to arrive? What can you bring is a gift?

• What are some of the customs in Germany?

• Well, when you’re invited to someone’s house. You can also take flowers, not red roses, chrysanthemums, carnations or lilies, but most other flowers are fine.

• When should you arrive? Should you arrive a little early?

• No, never. You’re expected to arrive on time. Punctuality is very important in Germany. If you are going to be more than 15 minutes late. It’s important to call the host. It’s also the custom to write a short thank you note the following day.

• I like that. I wish we did that here more often. To me, it shows good manners.