Adjacency Pairs

 

4.Invitation ⇨ Acceptance or Decline

 

Invitation Expression	Acceptance Expression	Decline Expression
Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?	I'd love to, thank you!	I'm sorry, but I have prior commitments.
Do you want to come to my birthday party?	Yes, count me in!	I'm sorry, but I won't be able to make it.
Would you care to join our meeting next week?	Sure, I'll be there.	Unfortunately, I have a conflict.
Are you free to join us for a movie tonight?	That sounds great, I'm in.	I'm sorry, I already have plans.
How about coming over for a cup of coffee?	I'd love to, thanks for inviting me.	Sorry, I'm not available this time.
Would you like to attend our seminar?	I appreciate the invitation and will be happy to attend.	I'm sorry, but I can't attend the seminar.
Can you join us for the team lunch?	Absolutely, I'd love to join.	I wish I could, but I have another engagement.
Will you be joining us for the picnic?	Count me in—I wouldn't miss it.	I'm sorry, I have a prior engagement that day.
Would you like to come along to the concert?	Yes, I'm excited to join you.	Thanks for inviting me, but I can't make it.
How about joining us for a weekend getaway?	That sounds like fun; I'll join you.	I'm sorry, but I won't be able to join this time.

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