Germany's super-rich have rejected an invitation by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to join their 'Giving Pledge' to give away most of their fortune.

德国的超级富翁拒绝了比尔·盖茨和沃伦·巴菲特的邀请，表示不会加入他们的捐出大部分财产的”捐赠誓言“（Giving Pledge）行动。

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The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving any excuse. ( J. Renard )

唯一真正自由的人是能够拒绝宴会的邀请而不用提出理由的人。

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Gift giving is discouraged or limited by many us companies. A gracious written note is always appropriate and acceptable. An invitation for a meal is usually acceptable.

美国的许多公司不鼓励赠送礼物或对此加以限制。他们习惯接受书面的感恩或用餐邀请。

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