Saying Thank You 道谢

　　When someone² invites³ you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine⁴. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host⁵ or hostess⁶ a few⁷ days after the event⁸.

　　1.A: I'd better be going⁹.

　　B: So soon? Why don't you stay a little longer?

　　A: I wish I could¹⁰, but it's already¹¹ late.

　　B: Oh, it's a shame¹² that you have to leave.

　　A: Thank you for a wonderful meal¹³.

　　B: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

　　2.A: I really must be going now.

　　B: But you just got¹⁴ here. Can't you stay a little longer?

　　A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.

　　B: Well, it's too bad that you have to go.

　　A: Thanks very much. It was¹⁵ a great party!

　　B: It was our pleasure¹⁶.

　　3.A: I think it's about time we got going.

　　B: What? Already? Won't you have more coffee?

　　A: I'd love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.

　　B: Oh! I'm sorry. I wish you could stay.

　　A: Thank you for a very enjoyable¹⁷ evening.

　　B: Don't mention¹⁸ it. I hope¹⁹ you can come again soon.

　　4.A: I really should be on my way.

　　B: Oh, not yet²⁰! At least²¹ have one for the road.

　　A: No. Thanks all the same.

　　B: Well, I'm sorry you have to leave so early.

　　A: Thank you very much. We really had²² a good time.

　　B: Well, thank you for coming.

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