FOOD AND BEVERAGES

INVITATION EXPRESSION

INVITING
    Would you like to come at my place this evening?
    Will you join us?
    Are you free next Thursday?
    Are you doing anything next weekend?
    Would you like to come at my place this evening?
    Would you be interested in coming to the cinema with me tonight?
    I wonder whether you would come on a picnic with us next week.

ACCEPTING
    Thank you.
    Yes, I’d love to.
    Yes, with pleasure.
    That’s would be great fun.
    That's very kind of you.
    That sounds good / lovely.
     What a great idea.   

 REFUSING / DECLINING
    I’m sorry. I can’t
    I'd love to but I'm afraid I can't
    I’ve got another appointment.
    That's very kind of you, but I’ve lots of work to do.
    I'm really sorry, but I've got something else to do.

EXAMPLE

Dialog 1 (between two workers)

Ann    : Bob and I are having a little get-together at our place tonight. Wanna pop
                  over after work?
Jim    : Sure, why not? What time do you want me to be there?
Anna    : Around 6. Want me to bring something?
Jim    : No. Just bring yourself

Dialog 2 ( between 2 friends)

Sam    : Wanna come over for a quick meal tonight?
Tom    : Tonight’s no good. I have a date. Can I take a raincheck?
Sam    : Ok. No problem. Enjoy your evening!
Tom    : You too

Dialog 3 ( a parent is making an invitation to her son’s teacher)

Jan    : Mr, Brown, my husband and I were just wondering if you would like to
                  come over for dinner this evening.
Brown    : Oh, thank you! I’d be delighted to.
Jan    : Great! Could you come over at around 6?
Brown    : Sure. Do I need to bring anything?
Jan    : No, but thanks for asking.
Brown    : Ok. See you this evening then

Dialog 4 ( a parent is making an invitation to her son’s teacher)

 Jan    : Mr. Brown, my husband and I were just wondering if you would like to
                  come over for dinner this evening.
Brown    : Well, I’d love to, but I have another appointment tonight.
Jan    : Oh, that’s too bad. Well Maybe next time then.
Brown    : Yeah! Thank you for asking. Enjoy your evening!