Saying¹ 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.