Business Etiquette 商务礼仪英语(双语).ppt

. “I promise it should not happen again.” Thank you for calling. Your advice is really helpful. We’ll look into it immediately. We’ll call you before this Friday to tell you the latest progress. How to be a good guest? Listen to the following conversation and fill in the blanks. Unless you have food _______ or need to follow a special _____, taking your own food with you would be rude. The rule is to “_____ ___. If there is something you dont like, dont ____ your hosts _____. Have a little bit of __________ to be polite but _____ ___ on the things you like. Dont forget when the visit is over to send a handwritten _________ note. allergies diet make do let know everything fill up thank-you How to extend invitation? I wonder if you would care to go on holiday with us. I would like to invite you to my wedding next Tuesday. May I invite you to my birthday party? Do you feel like drinking a coke? What would you say to a ride in the country with us? More May I have the pleasure of the dance? What about some soft drinks? What about going to see a movie? Come and join us for a chat. Will you join us for a game of bridge?(桥牌) reply Replies to invitations (positive) That sounds very nice, but I’m not sure if I can. Could I let you know this evening? Yeah, I’d love to. Thank you very much. That’s very kind of you. Thank you. Yes, great. / Yes, with pleasure. / Yes, thanks. Replies to invitations (negative) I’d love to, but …… It’s very kind of you, but I don’t really think I can. Thank you, but I’m afraid I have classes. If you don’t mind, I’d rather not. I’m not feeling well today. I can’t, I’m afraid. You see my paper is due tomorrow. No, I can’t. Not then nor any other time. Sorry. Not really, thanks all the same. A formal invitation: more formal On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government requests the pleasure of your company at a National Day reception on 29th September (Thursday