In Puerto Rico, visiting friends and relatives is considered a social obligation and it is not uncommon for guests to arrive unannounced. If visitors arrive at mealtime, the hosts generally invite them to join the meal. In most cases, guests will politely:
Answer
A
decline the offer and leave immediately.
B
eat their meal on the floor to show respect for the host.
C
take over the cooking and serve themselves first.
D
decline the offer a few times before finally accepting.
Explanation
In this custom, a host’s invitation to eat is part of welcoming guests, and guests are expected to respond politely rather than accept immediately. They may decline the offer a few times before finally accepting. Therefore, the correct choice is “decline the offer a few times before finally accepting.”
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