商务英语写作 邀请函与感谢信
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Saturday, May 6th at four o’clock
Suite 13 of the Howard Building
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Expressions of accepting an invitation:
• We’re very glad/ happy/ pleased/ delighted to accept / come / arrive / attend…
• Mr.xx accepts with pleasure the kind invitation for (some occasion) to be held at (some place) at (time).
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
II. Sample Analysis
Letter C: An invitation card
President Maureen Hartford invites you to a reception in honor of Dr. Rosalind Reichard
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Invitations are written in the deductive pattern and are relatively short.
• Invitations usually include three parts: Invite the reader to the gathering. Offer a reason for the gathering. Give the date, time, and place of the gathering.
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Invitations can be divided into two categories: invitation cards and invitation letters.
• An informal invitation resembles a business letter. When sent from a business office, the letter is sometimes keyboarded on executive stationery.
• RSVP: Répondez s’il vous plait. It means “Please let us know if you plan to attend.”
• Regrets only is used asking those who CANNOT attend to notify the host in advance.
• A proper thank-you letter will: Begin with a statement of thanks. Be specific about what is appreciated, which
reflects a sincere feeling of gratitude. End with a positive and genuine statement.
a tea reception marking
the opening of the branch in Shanghai at 10:00 a.m. in Hilton Hotel on
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 RSVP
Tel: (021)4326####
10
Chapter
Invitations
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
2. Thank-you Letters
• A thank-you letter covering a business situation must be sent promptly. It also must sound sincere.
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
II. Sample Analysis
Letter A: An invitation card
The Sales Department of the New York B&G Wine Co., Ltd
Cordially invites you to
invitation. • Thank you very much for your kind invitation, but
unfortunately I have another engagement on that day. • I am very sorry I cannot join you because… • Please accept my sincere regrets for not being able to join you in…
and
Thank-you
Letters
II. Sample Analysis
Letter B: An invitation card
Mr. Robert Shenstone Director of the Beijing Institute of Atomic Energy
requests the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. Dickenson at a dinner party
Chapter 10
Invitations and Thank-you Letters
邀请函与感谢信
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
Contents of this chapter
I. Introduction II. Sample Analysis III. Sample Contrast IV. Useful Patterns and Sentences
Dear Mr. Hudson,
I regret very much that, owing to a previous engagement, I cannot have the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation for Sunday next.
to bid her farewell as she assumes the presidency of Emory and Henry
in honor of Mr. Liu Wenling senior engineer of Beijing Energy Institution
on Saturday, July 7, 2004 at seven o’clock p.m.
at Bridges Restaurant, Willow Avenue Regrets Only Tel: 84104650 Dress: formal
• It’s very nice / kind of you to invite us… • Thank you very much for your kind invitation to…
We would be pleased/ delighted/ happy/ glad to come.
10
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Often formal invitations include “RSVP” and a telephone number. The RSVP informs invited guests that the host is expecting an immediate reply to facilitate plans for the event. If an invitation includes “Regrets only”, it will require a reply only if the invited guest cannot attend.
• Formal invitations generally are printed and follow formats found in etiquette books.
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Wording of invitations should be conversational, as if the writer were extending the invitation orally. A general invitation should be cordial and sincere, while a formal invitation should be less personal, written in the third person.
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Formal refusal
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Green regret that a previous engagement
prevents their accepting the kind invitation to dinner
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
2. Thank-you Letters
• A thank-you letter goes beyond simply thanking the receiver for being kind; it notes the consideration, the extra effort and the kindness extended.
Very sincerely yours, Tom Huber
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters3. Acce Nhomakorabeatance and refusal (additional)
Expressions of declining an invitation:
• I’m sorry that I can’t dine with you on… • Much to my regret, I’m unable to accept your kind
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith on Monday, the fourth of April.
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Informal refusal
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
I. Introduction
1. Invitations 2. Thank-you Letters 3. Acceptance and Refusal (additional)
10
Chapter
Invitations
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Formal acceptance
Mr. William Gregory accepts with pleasure the kind invitation of The Local Bank Tellers Club
Suite 13 of the Howard Building
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Expressions of accepting an invitation:
• We’re very glad/ happy/ pleased/ delighted to accept / come / arrive / attend…
• Mr.xx accepts with pleasure the kind invitation for (some occasion) to be held at (some place) at (time).
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
II. Sample Analysis
Letter C: An invitation card
President Maureen Hartford invites you to a reception in honor of Dr. Rosalind Reichard
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Invitations are written in the deductive pattern and are relatively short.
• Invitations usually include three parts: Invite the reader to the gathering. Offer a reason for the gathering. Give the date, time, and place of the gathering.
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Invitations can be divided into two categories: invitation cards and invitation letters.
• An informal invitation resembles a business letter. When sent from a business office, the letter is sometimes keyboarded on executive stationery.
• RSVP: Répondez s’il vous plait. It means “Please let us know if you plan to attend.”
• Regrets only is used asking those who CANNOT attend to notify the host in advance.
• A proper thank-you letter will: Begin with a statement of thanks. Be specific about what is appreciated, which
reflects a sincere feeling of gratitude. End with a positive and genuine statement.
a tea reception marking
the opening of the branch in Shanghai at 10:00 a.m. in Hilton Hotel on
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 RSVP
Tel: (021)4326####
10
Chapter
Invitations
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
2. Thank-you Letters
• A thank-you letter covering a business situation must be sent promptly. It also must sound sincere.
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
II. Sample Analysis
Letter A: An invitation card
The Sales Department of the New York B&G Wine Co., Ltd
Cordially invites you to
invitation. • Thank you very much for your kind invitation, but
unfortunately I have another engagement on that day. • I am very sorry I cannot join you because… • Please accept my sincere regrets for not being able to join you in…
and
Thank-you
Letters
II. Sample Analysis
Letter B: An invitation card
Mr. Robert Shenstone Director of the Beijing Institute of Atomic Energy
requests the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs. Dickenson at a dinner party
Chapter 10
Invitations and Thank-you Letters
邀请函与感谢信
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
Contents of this chapter
I. Introduction II. Sample Analysis III. Sample Contrast IV. Useful Patterns and Sentences
Dear Mr. Hudson,
I regret very much that, owing to a previous engagement, I cannot have the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation for Sunday next.
to bid her farewell as she assumes the presidency of Emory and Henry
in honor of Mr. Liu Wenling senior engineer of Beijing Energy Institution
on Saturday, July 7, 2004 at seven o’clock p.m.
at Bridges Restaurant, Willow Avenue Regrets Only Tel: 84104650 Dress: formal
• It’s very nice / kind of you to invite us… • Thank you very much for your kind invitation to…
We would be pleased/ delighted/ happy/ glad to come.
10
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Often formal invitations include “RSVP” and a telephone number. The RSVP informs invited guests that the host is expecting an immediate reply to facilitate plans for the event. If an invitation includes “Regrets only”, it will require a reply only if the invited guest cannot attend.
• Formal invitations generally are printed and follow formats found in etiquette books.
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
1. Invitations
• Wording of invitations should be conversational, as if the writer were extending the invitation orally. A general invitation should be cordial and sincere, while a formal invitation should be less personal, written in the third person.
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Formal refusal
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Green regret that a previous engagement
prevents their accepting the kind invitation to dinner
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
2. Thank-you Letters
• A thank-you letter goes beyond simply thanking the receiver for being kind; it notes the consideration, the extra effort and the kindness extended.
Very sincerely yours, Tom Huber
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters3. Acce Nhomakorabeatance and refusal (additional)
Expressions of declining an invitation:
• I’m sorry that I can’t dine with you on… • Much to my regret, I’m unable to accept your kind
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith on Monday, the fourth of April.
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Informal refusal
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
I. Introduction
1. Invitations 2. Thank-you Letters 3. Acceptance and Refusal (additional)
10
Chapter
Invitations
10
Chapter
Invitations
and
Thank-you
Letters
3. Acceptance and refusal (additional)
Formal acceptance
Mr. William Gregory accepts with pleasure the kind invitation of The Local Bank Tellers Club