（5）。Saying Thank You 道谢

    When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event.

    1.A： I'd better be going.

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

    A： I wish I could, but it's already late.

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

    A： Thank you for a wonderful meal.

    B： I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    2.A： I really must be going now.

    B： But you just got 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 was a great party！

    B： It was our pleasure.

    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 enjoyable evening.

    B： Don't mention it. I hope you can come again soon.

    4.A： I really should be on my way.

    B： Oh, not yet！ At least 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 had a good time.

    B： Well, thank you for coming.