Accepting or declining an invitation can often be a tricky situation. You want to be polite and respectful, while also being clear about your intentions.
Here are 8 phrases that can help you accept or decline invitations:
- Thank you for inviting me, I would be delighted to attend.
- I'm sorry, but I already have plans for that day.
- Thank you for the invitation, but I won't be able to make it.
- It sounds like a great event, but unfortunately, I won't be able to attend.
- Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment and won't be able to join.
- Thank you for thinking of me, but I won't be able to attend.
- Count me in! I would love to be there.
- I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it this time, but please keep me in mind for future events.
Keep reading for further explanation and examples of each phrase.
1. Thank you for inviting me, I would be delighted to attend.
This phrase is a great way to accept an invitation. It shows gratitude and expresses excitement about the event.
Example: Thank you for inviting me to your dinner party. I would be delighted to attend and look forward to meeting everyone.
2. I'm sorry, but I already have plans for that day.
If you need to decline an invitation, this phrase politely explains that you have other commitments.
Example: I'm sorry, but I already have plans for Saturday. I won't be able to make it to your event, but I hope it goes well.
3. Thank you for the invitation, but I won't be able to make it.
Straightforward and polite, this phrase conveys that you appreciate the invitation but cannot attend.
Example: Thank you for the invitation to your art show, but I won't be able to make it. I hope it's a success.
4. It sounds like a great event, but unfortunately, I won't be able to attend.
This phrase acknowledges the event's appeal while explaining that you cannot participate.
Example: It sounds like a great event, but unfortunately, I won't be able to attend. Thank you for thinking of me.
5. Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment and won't be able to join.
If you already have a previous engagement, use this phrase to explain your inability to attend.
Example: Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment and won't be able to join you for the conference. Thank you for the invitation.
6. Thank you for thinking of me, but I won't be able to attend.
A polite and appreciative way to decline an invitation, acknowledging the thoughtfulness of the invite.
Example: Thank you for thinking of me, but I won't be able to attend your birthday party. I hope you have a wonderful celebration.
7. Count me in! I would love to be there.
A positive and enthusiastic response to an invitation, expressing eagerness to participate.
Example: Count me in! I would love to be there for the book launch. Thank you for including me.
8. I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it this time, but please keep me in mind for future events.
This phrase declines the current invitation while expressing interest in future opportunities.
Example: I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it to the charity event this time, but please keep me in mind for future events. Thank you for inviting me.
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