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You should always wait for the host to give you a signal to begin eating.
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Narrator
You should always wait for the host to give you a signal to begin eating.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Always wait for the host's signal before starting to eat.
Describing Habits
At formal dinners, I always wait for the host to indicate it's time to eat.
Asking About Others
Do you usually wait for the host to signal before beginning your meal?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If you don't wait for the host, you might seem impolite.
Rephrased versions
Formal
It is imperative to await the host's indication before commencing your meal.
Casual
Just wait for the host to say it's okay to eat.
Simpler English
Don't start eating until the host tells you to.
Phrases to learn
wait for the host
To delay starting an action until the host gives permission or a signal.
give a signal
To provide a cue or indication.