Lettersof invitation商务英语邀请信写法.doc

Letters of invitation Patterns of invitation 1) Very formal Pattern: So-and-so requests the pleasure of your company at … very formal expressions： “R. S.V.P.”（French：Repondez s’il vous plait，French abbreviation for “please reply”) . 2 ) Formal Pattern : You are cordially invited to … inviter appears at end; 3) Less formal Pattern: So-and-so cordially invites you to … 4) Informal: Some possible patterns: I am writing to ask whether you would like to come …, I hope you will …, I wonder whether you’ll be able to come… informal language; may bring in more than one sentence. 5) Casual: Some possible patterns: How about coming …? colloquial language; What are the elements should include in an invitation? Is it appropriate? - I’d like you and Tom to come to dinner next Monday. - I’d like you and Tom to come to dinner next Monday, May the fifth at 6 o’ clock. P.M., at the Locus Hotel”. (1) Be sure to include in your invitation letter: the name of the person sponsoring the event (who is the host/hostess?) b)exactly who is invited (can someone bring a guest, spouse, child?) c) what type of social event is being held d) the date, address, and time of the event Optional Parts directions or a simple map if the location may be difficult to find what type of dress is appropriate or preferred the phone number and deadline to reply; precede these facts with “R.S.V.P 1. Admission by Invitation only 2. R.S.V.P (regrets only)/(acceptance only) 3. Potluck (supper) 4. BYOF: bring your own food 5. BYOB: bring your own bottle Try to send your invitation letter two weeks or more in advance! Three usual formats of invitations 1) Formal Letters of invitation WUHAN IMPORT EXPORT CORPORATION Tel: 027Fax: 027 180 Luoyu Road Wuhan 430071 P.R.China January 10, 2008 Dear Sirs, This is to advise that we are going to hold an 2009 International Fair in Wuhan from April 29 to M