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.

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.

Sounds great!

Sounds like fun!

Sure thing!

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.

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)

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.

Thank for asking, but…

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?