Daily Life - New Guy in Town II (0030)

A: Oh, Armand, thank you for such a thoughtful invitation! It's really very nice of you to invite us over for dinner, don't you think so, Ellen?
B: Oh, yes of course! We'd love to come over. Can I bring anything?
C: No, don't worry about it; I'll take care of everything. I'll see you tonight. Come with an appetite... I know I will!
B: I don't want go over to his place for dinner! He gives me the creeps! Why on earth did you accept?
A: Oh come on Ellen, it will be nice to get to know him. Besides, he's new to the neighborhood, and it would be rude to decline his invitation.
B: I guess so... You always rope me into things like this!
C: Ladies! Thank you for coming! You look delicious... I mean beautiful. Please come in.
A: Oh Oh Armand! You are too kind!
B: How did I get myself into this...

Key Vocabulary

thoughtful Adjective showing concern for the needs and feelings of other people
appetite common noun, singular a physical desire of food
give the creeps phrase make someone to feel scared and uncomfortable
get to know verb start to know, become familiar with someone
why on earth phrase (expression to emphasize surprise or frustration)
decline verb say you will not or cannot do something
rope into verb convince someone to do something

Supplementary Vocabulary

make yourself at home phrase polite way to ask guests to make themselves comfortable
hospitable Adjective being a friendly and caring host to the guests
potluck common noun, singular a party that requires everybody to bring food
housewaming common noun, singular a party to celebrate moving into a new home