Turning Down an Invitation
Saying no warmly.
- Them
We are having people over on Friday.
- You
That sounds lovely, but I cannot come.
- Them
Oh, are you away?
- You
I have family visiting that weekend.
- Them
Of course, another time then.
- You
I would really like that.
- Them
I will let you know the next one.
- You
Please do. Have a great evening.
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Words in this dialogue
- havingto own; to eat or drink
- peoplemore than one person
- overacross there; above
- fridaythe day after Thursday
- soundsseems from what you hear
- lovelyvery pleasant
- cannotto be unable to
- cometo move towards here
- awayat a distance
- familyyour parents, children and relatives
- visitingto go and see
- weekendSaturday and Sunday
- courseone part of a meal
- anotherone more
- timethe passing of hours and minutes
- reallytruly; very
- knowto have information about
- nextthe one after this; beside
- greatvery good
- eveningthe end of the day
More in this situation
- Arriving at a Party8 turns
- Introducing People8 turns
- Food and Drinks8 turns
- Bringing Something8 turns
- Making a Toast8 turns
- Talking About the Music8 turns
- Saying Goodbye8 turns
- Hosting8 turns
- Keeping a Conversation Going8 turns