invitations2006年12月02日 14時42分19秒

friendly expressions
1) You should come over and visit sometime.
2) Let's get together for lunch again soon.
3) If you are ever in New York, come and visit.
4) It was great to see you. Let's get together sometime soon.
5) Stop by my apartment anytime.

real invitations
<having a specific time or date>
1) I'm having a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come over?
2) How about having dinner Sunday?

formal invitations
Would you like to join us for dinner?
I was wondering if you would like to have coffee next Sunday.

informal invitations
How about having lunch next Friday?
Let's meet for lunch tomorrow.

accept an invitation
OK! Thank you for inviting me.
Thank you. I'd love to.
Yes, thank you. What time?
That would be great.

refusing an invitation
I'm sorry, but I have to work.
I'd really like to, but I have to study.
I wish I could, but I have a meeting.
Sorry, but I've already made plans for Friday.