Monday, September 13, 2010

Would you like some more?

It many British farces there is a scene where a guest who cannot say 'no' pours an unwanted drink into a pot plant. The pot plant usually dies immediately.
An English hostor hostess will often press a guest to accept their hospitality. Repeating an offer several times is a sign of generosity.
But, guests do not have to accept. Saying 'no, thank you' does not give offence in Britain. And it is much better for the pot plants!

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