1、Invitation Family visitsOffice visits1Make an invitationReal one-formal invitation information: specific subject+ time + placeNormally would ask about your “ free time”“ when are you free”, “ do you have time” Polite sayings- informal invitationWithout clear statement of time or placesNormally would

2、 not ask for your “ free time”Sometime,/someday/lets find a timeor didnt mention time at allFormal-real invitationWhen are you available?Are you free this afternoon?I am wondering if you can come to our(attend) (take part in)Is it possible that you can joinI would like to invite you toWe have a., yo

3、u are welcome to join it. We are going to hang out tonight, do you want to join us?Money issueGo dutchDo you want to have lunch together? ( it is my treat) ( on me) Do you want to join us?Do you want to hang outwith us?Do you want something to bite? to grab a cup of coffee?You go first, Ill catch yo

4、u later Money issue the speakers treatI want to buy you a It is my treatIts on me ( on the house)Let me have itMy turnAccept an invitationThank you, I will be there on timeThanks, I will be thereThank you, you are so nice. I will go.I will come soon I will join you soon/in 20 minutesMy pleasureI am

5、pleasedI am honoredI am delightedI would like toI love toI am glad toTurn down an invitationThanks, I do like to go, but I am sort of occupied at that moment. Lets make it another time. Thank you very much. I am flattered. However, I must stay at work tonight. I am really sorry for it. You are so ki

6、nd. Thank you. But I am afraid that I cannot make it cause my daughter is sick. Anyway, thanks a lotPick up Visit a familyBring some flowers, chocolate or winePraise the house when you entered Take a look around the house only when you are invited by the host/hostessAsk for drinks or food when you n

7、eedDont offer cigarettes if you are not offeredLeaving with a notice by giving reasonsExpress appreciations during meal and leavingPraise the house/apartment“ it is a nice place”, “ your place is so beautiful/tidy/stylish/classic/modern”Your sofa is niceThe is beautifulI like yourHost drinksDo you w

8、ant coffee or tea?Coffee pleaseBlack or whiteWhite please. With 2 sugar, thanks.Anything to drink?Any drinks?Yes, please. Beverage-drinksSoft drinks/beverageWater, soda, juice, coffee, tea, Hard drinksBeerWine, red wine, white wine, dry red wineLiquors alcohol , cocktailmealAppetizer: snacks, sweets

9、 ( small food) Main coursedissertsLeaving noticeSorry, it is late, it is time to go/.Oh, it is oclock, I am afraid I got to leaveWell, I have an appointment at, I d better to head out now.Expressing appreciationsWhen having foodYou are really a good cookThis is so deliciousI like theyou made, I wish

10、 I can make itWhen leavingThank you for your host, the dinner is niceIts been a good time, thank you so muchI had a very good time here, thank youCulture tipsDont turn down an invitation directlyDont leave without reason or thanksHandle the “ payment” calmly, dont push itDont say “ I dont want” when you in fact want some food or drinksOffice visits/hostOffice visit -refer go to an appointmentGood af