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?
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