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It’s polite to wait for the host to begin the meal.
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It’s polite to wait for the host to begin the meal.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should wait for the host to begin the meal; it's polite.
Describing Habits
At formal dinners, I always wait for the host to start eating.
Asking About Others
Do you usually wait for the host to begin the meal?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we didn't wait for the host, it would be considered rude.
Rephrased versions
Formal
It is considered courteous to await the host's commencement of the meal.
Casual
Just wait 'til the host starts eating, that's the polite thing to do.
Simpler English
Wait for the host to eat first; it's good manners.
Phrases to learn
wait for the host
To delay beginning an activity until the host or person in charge indicates it's appropriate.
begin the meal
To start eating a meal.