At a Gathering

Turning Down an Invitation

Saying no warmly.

婉拒邀请 · 8 turns · you say 4 lines

  1. Them

    We are having people over on Friday.

  2. You

    That sounds lovely, but I cannot come.

  3. Them

    Oh, are you away?

  4. You

    I have family visiting that weekend.

  5. Them

    Of course, another time then.

  6. You

    I would really like that.

  7. Them

    I will let you know the next one.

  8. 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