There are several things for you to follow in a western home.在西方家庭,有幾件事你要遵守。It's a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party.當你去參加一個晚宴時,帶個小禮物是個不錯的主意。Most people choose to bring some flowers as a present, or you may bring a bottle of wine.大多數(shù)人選鮮花作為禮物,或者你可以帶一瓶白酒。You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late.你應(yīng)該準時到那,或者晚5到10分鐘。Don't get there early.不要提早到。If you're going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell the host.如果你將會晚到15分鐘以上,你應(yīng)該給主人電話并告訴他。Try to be relaxed at the dinner table.在晚餐過程中盡量放松。You are supposed to eat quietly and talk in a low voice.你應(yīng)該安靜地吃飯,輕聲地說話。If you don't know how to use a fork and knife, just watch others and follow them.如果你不知道怎么使用刀叉,那就看看其他人,跟著他們做。If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.如果你還是不知道該怎么做,就問問你旁邊的人。It's polite of you to thank them for the meal and for their kindness.感謝他們的晚餐和友好,是你禮貌的表現(xiàn)。It's a good idea to send a thank-you card the day after the meal.晚餐后的第二天寄一張感謝卡是個不錯的主意。