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外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Main Contents of Invitation1.Invite the reader to the gathering.2.Offer a reason for the gathering.3.Give the date,time,and place of the gathering.l(R.S.V.P.or Regrets Only)外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Useful ExpressionslR.S.V.P.=r pondez sil vous plait.It means“Please let us know if you plan to attend.”l“Regrets Only”is used asking those who CANNOT attend to notify the host in advance.外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Samples of Invitation Card（请柬）（请柬）Mr.Robert ShenstoneDirector of the Beijing Institute of Atomic Energy requests the pleasure of the company of Mr.and Mrs.Dickenson at a dinner party in honor of Mr.Liu Wenling senior engineer of Beijing Energy Institute on Saturday,July 7,2004 at seven oclock p.m.at Bridges Restaurant,Willow AvenueRegrets Only Tel:[phone] Dress:formal 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Sample Formal AcceptanceMr.William Gregoryaccepts with pleasurethe kind invitation of The Local Bank Tellers ClubSaturday,May 6that four oclocksuite 13 of the Howard Building 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Accepting an InvitationlWere very glad/happy/pleased/delighted to accept/come/arrive/attendlMr.xx accepts with pleasure the kind invitation for(some occasion)to be held at(some place)at(time).lIts very nice/kind of you to invite uslThank you very much for your kind invitation to We would be pleased/delighted/happy/glad to come.外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Sample Formal RefusalMr.and Mrs.Barry Greenregret that a previous engagementprevents their acceptingthe kind invitation to dinnerat the home ofMr.and Mrs.John Smithon Monday,the fourth of April.外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Sample Informal RefusalDear Mr.Hudson,I regret very much that,owing to a previous engagement,I cannot have the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation for Sunday next.Very sincerely yours,Tom Huber 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Declining an invitationlIm sorry that I cant dine with you onlMuch to my regret,Im unable to accept your kind invitation.lThank you very much for your kind invitation,but unfortunately I have another engagement on that day.lI am very sorry I cannot join you becauselPlease accept my sincere regrets for not being able to join you in 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Work in pairs on the following:谨订于谨订于2004年年7月月16日（星期六）上午日（星期六）上午11点在富丽点在富丽华大酒店二楼综合厅为小女南西和王强先生举行婚华大酒店二楼综合厅为小女南西和王强先生举行婚礼。礼。敬请敬请威廉斯先生和夫人威廉斯先生和夫人光临光临 格林教授和夫人鞠躬格林教授和夫人鞠躬 敬请赐复敬请赐复 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Sample VersionProfessor and Mrs.Greenrequest the pleasure of the company ofMr.and Mrs.Williamson the occasion of the marriage of their daughterNancyToMr.Wang Qiangon Saturday 16th July 2004at 11 oclock a.m.at Smart Hall 2nd floor Furama HotelR.S.V.P.82523331 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Dear Ms.Meng:On behalf of Meredith College,it is my pleasure to extend a formal invitation to one of Dongbei Universitys professors,Ms.Li Li,to join us at Meredith College in Raleigh,North Carolina USA as a visiting professor during the spring semester 2006(January 8 through mid-June).Not only would this arrangement be an enriching experience for our students and faculty,it would further enhance Ms.Lis growth and development for her teaching when she returns to Dongbei.Sample Invitation Letter 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 We look forward to the continuing relationship between Dongbei University and Meredith College.If I may be of further assistance,please feel free to contact me.My warm regards to you and your colleagues at Donbei.Sincerely yours,Rosalind ReichardVice President for Academic Affairs 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 When to write a thank-you letterlA letter of appreciation should always be sent after receiving:1)gifts;2)attendance as a guest;3)an interview;4)any of the great varieties of circumstances 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Thank-you letters1.Begin with a statement of thanks.(State the general appreciation for what the reader has done for you.)2.Be specific about which is appreciated,which reflects a sincere feeling of gratitude.3.End with a positive and genuine statement.外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Languages in useGeneral appreciationIt was very kind of you to doYour managements combination of enthusiasm,competence and flair is very impressive.(贵公司管理层的热情、能力和资质贵公司管理层的热情、能力和资质给人留下深刻印象。给人留下深刻印象。)We were deeply impressed byPlease accept my sincere appreciation forIm writing to thank you forThank you very much for 外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Languages in useA sincere personal commentIt was particularly helpful for us to learnI hope one day I can have the opportunity toI sincerely trust an opportunity will present itself to meet you at later timeI enjoyed the short stay at your home which is both delightful and memorable.Our trip to Canada was very much enhanced by your kind arrangements and hospitality.外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Languages in usePositive and genuine endingYou should be very proud of your I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with youWish you every success.Let work together for our ever greater success.Thank you both for your hospitality and kindness.外语教学与研究出版社外语教学与研究出版社 Ms.Li LiThank you so much for the very beautiful scarf.It is very kind and generous of you to have given it to me.I hope you have a wonderful time while you are visiting us on the Meredith campus.Barbara McKay