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.