INVITATION

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Invitation is divided into two

Formal invatations

Formal is a more polite way of asking for people you don't know that well

I was wondering if you would like to join us for a meal. Perhaps you would like to have dinner at my home. Perhaps you would like to come round for a meal.

We would like to invite you to dinner.

I thought you might like to try some of our local cuisine.

There’s a really nice place just a few minutes from here.

There’s a pretty good place you might like which specializes in steaks.

There’s a really nice place just a few  down the road. 

There’s a really nice place just  round the corner. 

There’s a great new place with a fantastic view of the city.


Informal invitations

Informal is a less polite way of asking for people normally used for friends and family

Why not come round for a drink? What about going out for a meal? Why not join us for a drink?

Fancy going for a drink/ a meal?

There’s a really nice place just a few minutes from here/ round the corner. Shall we meet later tonight to discuss it over dinner?

Let’s discuss it later over a drink.


Accepting an invitation

That’s very kind of you. Thank you for inviting me. I’d like that very much.

I’d be delighted to come.

Thank you. That’d be very nice. I’ll look forward to it.

Yes, please. Thanks.

That’s/ What a good idea. That sounds good/ fun.


Setting the details for your invitation

What time should I come?

Where shall we meet?

Shall I pick you up?

What time?

Where shall I pick you up?

Shall we meet at half past seven? Say at half past seven.


Decline an invitation

Thank you very much,  but I’m afraid I can’t come.

That’s very kind of you, unfortunately I have arranged something else.

That’s very kind of you, but I won’t be here tomorrow.

That’s very kind of you, unfortunately I’m busy on Tuesday.

Thanks, but I won’t be able to make it then.

No, thank you.

No,  thanks.

I’m all right, thanks.

I can manage.


Formal Invitation


INFORMAL INVITATION


Example Formal Invitation

Danu: Would you like you to come to my new house for dinner tomorrow?

Ical: Sure. I’d like to! What time is the dinner?

Danu: It’s about 7 pm.

Ical: Okay, see you tomorrow!

Conclusion

Would you like you to come to my new house for dinner tomorrow? (Invitation)

Sure. I’d like to! What time is the dinner? (Accepting an Invitation)



Example Informal Invitation

Danu: How about having dinner together next Friday? With Fikri and Rangga

Ical: Sorry, I don’t think I can make it next Friday. I’ve already had another appointment.

Danu: Oh, that’s okay, then.

Conclusion

How about having dinner together next Friday? With Fikri and Rangga (Invitation)

Sorry, I don’t think I can make it next Friday. I’ve already had another appointment. (Decline an Invitation)



"Thank You"


Komentar

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  2. Danurcr11 Agustus 2020 pukul 19.42

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