初级商务英语口语辅导：安排事物

初级商务英语口语辅导：安排事物 #

Lesson Five安排事物 #

(inviting, accepting, declining, offering, refusing)

Making invitations #

I would like to invite you to a reception next Sunday at my home. #

I would like to invite you to dinner at the new Chinese restaurant. #

Would you like/care to join us for dessert and coffee?

Would you like to go to New York with me next month? #

I was wondering if you’d like to go to the beach on Saturday.

I was wondering if you’d like to come to dinner on Tuesday evening. #

Can/Will you meet me at the mall after class for some shoe shopping? #

Can you come over tomorrow night and watch the game with us? #

How/what about a movie tonight? #

Why don’t you/not jog with me in the mornings? #

Why don’t you stop by for a visit on your way home? #

 Accepting invitations

Thank you very much.

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Thanks for your invitation. I’d be delighted to. /I’d love to. #

Sure. That would be fun/wonderful/great. #

What a terrific idea! I’d really love to.

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Sounds great! #

Sounds like fun!

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Sure thing!

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I’ll see you there. #

Dinner/6:00 it is!

Why don’t we! #

Declining invitations #

Thank you, but I’m afraid I have other plans for that night.

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Thank you, but I’m afraid I have an appointment that day. #

I’m sorry. I can’t go to the movie with you. I… (excuse)

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I wish I could, but I’m busy. Maybe another time, though. #

I hate to turn you down, but I must… #

I would love to any other time, but I’ve already made plans.

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Thank for asking, but…

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I appreciate the invitation, but I’m afraid I can’t.

I’m afraid I can’t, but thanks anyway. #

What about a rain check? #

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