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?