The hostess asked us not to stand on ceremony.

女主人请我们不要客气。

youdao

When her guests came in she asked them not to stand on ceremony but to help themselves to a drink.

客人们进来以后，她让大家不要拘礼，随便用饮料。

youdao

Therefore I advise you to stand on ceremony before anyone else and to take pains not to do anything against etiquette lest you give offences or make enemies.

因此我劝你对究礼仪，并且尽力不做违背礼仪的事，以免冒犯他人或者树敌。

youdao

He was also willing to debate issues with you and not stand on ceremony.

BBC: Sir Cyril Smith: Your memories

Wales had not come to stand on ceremony, though, and piled into their visitors with gusto from the kick-off.

BBC: Wales 12-19 New Zealand