Jason's Easy English

Episode 45: The Unwritten Rules of American Get-Togethers

Episode Summary

You're invited to an American get-together at 7:00. Should you arrive at 7:00, 7:15, or 8:00? In this episode, I compare social customs in the U.S. and Brazil. We'll talk about responding to invitations, arriving on time, bringing another guest, taking something for the host, knowing when to leave, and saying goodbye. You'll also learn useful English like fashionably late, plus-one, and overstay your welcome while discovering the unwritten rules behind a simple invitation.