Case Study A rather bumpy start Xiao Hong has invited an American friend, Jenny, to her home for a meal. Unfortunately, the occasion gets off to a rather bumpy start. Xiao Hong: Hi, Jenny, welcome! Come in, come in! Jenny: Thank you for inviting me. This is a lovely room. Xiao Hong: My room is very small and untidy. Please sit down and have a cup of tea. Jenny: Oh, your room is perfectly clean and tidy. Xiao Hong: Dinner is ready. Please sit at the table. Jenny: Wow! They all look like delicious. Xiao Hong: I’m sorry, I’m not a good cook, These are all cold dishes. Later on the meal, just before they finish the cold dishes, four hot dishes are placed on the table. Xiao Hong: I’m sorry I have prepared so little. If there were more people, there would be eight cold dishes and eight hot dishes because you are my distinguished guest. Do you know the reason why Xiao Hong denigrated her flat?