Invitations
Here are some good phrases for invitations:
A. Would you like to have lunch together on Friday?
B. That sounds great! What time?
A. Let’s go shopping on Saturday.
B. Sure. Where do you want to go?
A. How about a movie?
B. Okay! Which one do you want to see?
A. We’re having a neighborhood cookout. Please join us.
B. Thanks. We’ll be there. Can we bring anything?
Here are some good phrases for turning down invitations:
1. I’m sorry. I’m busy.
2. I’m sorry. I have other plans.
3. I’m sorry. I’m not feeling very well.
4. I’m sorry. I’m tired today.
5. I’m sorry, maybe some other time.
Dropping by:
If someone asks you to drop by their house and they don’t give you a specific day and time, it’s not a real invitation. They are just being friendly. They don’t expect you to come to their house.
If someone asks you to drop by their house and they give you a specific day and time, then it is a real invitation. They expect you to come to their house.
