Matching Pairs Cultural Know HowOnline version Source: Lingua House by Clara Asesora 1 The politician managed to save face by escaping blame for the mistake. 2 At the end of the meal, we decided to go Dutch. 3 I was trying to be polite, but he got the wrong idea. 4 During the negotiation, they decided to give ground in order to reach an agreement 5 Everyone at the party was wearing special costumes, and we had to follow suit. 6 If you want to win the argument, you should stick to your guns. 7 Thank you for all your help. I hope someday we can return the compliment. 8 We were wined and dined all over the city. keep your position even if people try to criticize you do what other people are doing change your position in order to make it easier to reach an agreement protect your reputation pay 50% of the bill each do something for someone because they have done something for you taken out for expensive meals misunderstood