I just ran across this wikipedia page of faux pas from around the globe. Quite interesting:
In the United States it is common to vocally thank the host after a meal, often stopping to propose a toast. In Britain a small gift for the host given upon entering such as flowers for the table or wine or chocolates for the meal combined with more subdued thanks is more common.
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