Formal Invitation

Formal Invitation

by Ni Nyoman Laksmi Mardani, SS

Definition

​A Formal Invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified forms, tone or style in agreement with the established norms, customs, or values (Websters, 2012).

​Social Function

to invite people​ to a formal or social event.

​Linguistic Characteristics

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• Simple, precise and concise words.

• Detailed information

• The tone should be friendly and sincere.

• Words should be chosen carefully.

• The style of writing should be formal.

​Common Format of A Formal Invitation:

• The first line is the name(s) of the person(s) who invites.

• The second line is the request for participation.

• The third line is the name(s) of the person(s) invited.

• The fourth line is the occasion for invitation.

• The fifth line is the time and date of the occasion.

• The sixth line is the place of the occasion.

• The last line is the request for reply

​Responding An Invitation

​1. Accepting

​2. Refusing

​3. Responding Card

​1. Accepting An Invitation

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• Mr. and Mrs. Eri Utomo accept with pleasure the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto to the wedding ceremony of their daughter on Friday, the twelfth of December at seven o clock.

• Mr. and Mrs. Eri Utomo accept the invitation with pleasure.

​2. Declining An Invitation

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• Mr. and Mrs. Situmorang regret that they are unable to accept the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto on Friday, twelfth of December at seven o'clock due to prior engagement.

• Mr. and Mrs. Situmorang regret to decline the invitation due to health reasons.

​3. Responding Card

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Multiple Choice

Which one is formal sentence to invite someone?

• Come and join our Wedding Anniversary.

• Let's have a birthday celebration!

• Request the pleasure of your company

Multiple Choice

Which one is the information about the "Venue"?

• Saturday, twelfth December

• Black Tie

• Balai Kartini, Jakarta

Multiple Choice

What does RSVP mean?

• Accepting an Invitation

• Declining An Invitation

• Please Reply

• Contact Person

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is declining an invitation?

• Mr. Haryadi accepts with pleasure the kind invitation

• Please RSVP to Susan Whitley.

• Mrs. Fernandez is unable to accept the invitation due to prior engagement.

• You are cordially invited to the Annual Award.

Multiple Choice

Which one is called a Responding Card?

​Invitation in Conversations

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Example 1

Joko : Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?

Yeni : Thank you! I'd love to. Would you like me to bring anything?

Joko : No, nothing. Just come.

Yeni : OK. What time is the dinner?

Joko : At 7 p.m.

Yeni : OK. See you then.

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Example 2

Ariyanto : Good morning, Budi, I would like to invite you to the opening of my software company.

Budi : When  is it?

Ariyanto : This Saturday at 10 a.m. I will share the location to you.

Budi : I am afraid I won't be able to come. I have a prior engagement.

​Thank you