Accepting and Refusing Invitations

How would you accept an invitation to a party?

• Sorry, I have other plans. I can't make it to the party.

• Thank you for the invitation! I would love to come to the party.

• I'm not interested in attending the party. Thanks anyway.

• I don't really like parties, so I'll have to decline the invitation.

What is a polite way to refuse an invitation to a dinner?

• Sorry, I don't feel like going out that night.

• I don't want to come to your dinner.

• I have better things to do than attend your dinner.

• Thank you for the invitation, but I already have plans for that evening.

When accepting an invitation, what should you do if you are unsure about the dress code?

• Politely ask the host for clarification

• Just don't go to the event if you're unsure about the dress code

• Wear whatever you want, it doesn't matter

• Assume it's casual and show up in jeans and a t-shirt

What is a respectful way to decline an invitation to a wedding?

• Make up an excuse without expressing gratitude

• Tell the host that you don't want to attend

• Politely express gratitude for the invitation and explain the reason for declining.

• Ignore the invitation and don't respond

When accepting an invitation, what should you do if you have dietary restrictions?

• Inform the host about your dietary restrictions and ask if accommodations can be made.

• Bring your own food without informing the host

• Ignore your dietary restrictions and eat whatever is served

• Politely decline the invitation without giving a reason

What is a polite way to refuse an invitation to a movie night?

• I have better things to do than watch a movie with you.

• I don't want to go to a movie night with you.

• Thank you for the invitation, but I already have plans for that night.

• Sorry, I don't like movies.

How would you accept an invitation to a friend's graduation ceremony?

• I'm not interested in attending.

• No, I have better things to do.

• Sure, I would love to attend! Thank you for inviting me.

• I'll think about it and let you know.

What is a considerate way to decline an invitation to a baby shower?

• Sorry, I don't like baby showers so I won't be attending.

• Thank you so much for the invitation. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the baby shower due to a prior commitment. I hope you have a wonderful celebration!

• I can't come because I don't like the person the baby shower is for.

• I have better things to do than attend a baby shower.

When accepting an invitation, what should you do if you are unable to attend at the specified time?

• Accept the invitation and then not show up

• Ignore the invitation and not respond at all

• Politely decline the invitation and offer an alternative time to meet.

• Make up an excuse for not attending

What is a gracious way to refuse an invitation to a work event?

• I have better things to do than attend the event.

• I can't believe you invited me to such a boring event.

• Sorry, I don't want to go to the event.

• Thank you for the invitation, but I am unable to attend the event at this time.