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Saying Farewell
- Chapter Excerpt -
"OK, everyone, it's time
for us to turn in for the night!"
If you hear this or a similar statement from your host or hostess,
you can be sure that he or she wants the evening to come to an end
as soon as possible.
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To ensure that a party or a get-together ends as gracefully as
it begins, pay attention to any mention of when the party ends.
You might see the following in an invitation: "Apéritif
um 19 Uhr" (Cocktail at 7:00 PM), "Essen 19:30" (Meal
at 7:30 PM), "Ende gegen 23 Uhr" (To end around 11:00
PM). It is customary to list such times in both business and private
invitations in Germany. The word "gegen" (around) in this
case does not mean that the guests should jump up and leave as soon
as the clock strikes 11:00 PM. However, ...
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