Making invitations Informal Do you want to infinitive

Making invitations Informal "Do you want to" + infinitive verb? Do you want to have a drink with me? "Why don't we" + verb? Why don't we go out for dinner? "Let's" + verb. Let's go away this weekend. "How about" + verb -ing? How about going to a movie?

Making invitations Formal • "Would you like to" + infinitive verb? • Would you like to attend the performance with me? • I'd like to ask you + infinitive verb. • I'd like to ask you to attend the open ceremonies next week. • It would be my pleasure if you would + verb. • It would be my pleasure if you would join us for dinner tonight. • May I have the honor of your + verb -ing? • May we have the honor of your presence at dinner on Friday?

Accepting #Thank you for your kind invitation. # I’d love to, thanks. # I’ll be glad to do so. #That’s a great idea. # It’s very nice of you. #Sure. Thank you. # Thanks, I’d like that very much. #With pleasure! # Thanks for inviting me to dinner. # Many thanks for your kind invitation. I’ll join you.

Refusing I’m sorry to refuse your invitation. I can’t, sorry. I have to work. Thanks for your invitation but I’m busy now. I’m afraid I won’t be able to come. I’m afraid I am busy tomorrow. Sorry, I’d love to but I have an appointment. I really don’t think I can, sorry. That’s very kind of you, but I can’t accept your invitation.