Expressing 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.

​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

​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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​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.