Visiting and Hosting at Someone's Home
What to say as a guest or host, from shoes to goodbye.
Hiya! Shall I take my shoes off?
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Arriving5
Drinks and food5
- Can I get you anything? Tea, coffee?Hosts always offer a drink.
- Go on then, if you're making oneA relaxed way to accept a drink.
- Can I give you a hand with anything?Offer to help.
- Help yourselfTake the food or drink yourself, no need to ask each time.
- That was lovely, thank youAlways praise the food, even simply.
Leaving5
- Right, we'd better let you get onThe guest's signal that they're leaving.
- Well, we won't keep youAnother polite leaving line, as if the host is busy.
- Thanks so much for having usThe standard thank-you when you leave.
- Text me when you get homeThe host is being caring.
- Don't be a strangerKeep in touch, come again.
Check yourself15 questions
Question 1 of 15
What should you do with your shoes?
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