Offering, Accepting - Refusing Offer

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OFFERING, ACCEPTING

& REFUSING OFFER


OFFER – to propose, to suggest, to give

REFUSE – to say “no” , to deny, to decline

ACCEPT – to say “yes”, to receive


To offer
• Formal: Would you like _____ ?
• Formal: May I offer you _____ ?
• Formal: Would you be interested in ______ ?
• Neutral: Can I get you ______ ?
• Informal: Do you want ______ ?
• Informal: How about _____ ?
• Informal: Are you up for some ____ ?

(some coffee/some tea/some more/some pizza/some pie/anything


else/more wine, etc.)
To accept
• Formal: That would be nice.
• Formal: Yes, if you don’t mind.
• Formal: Yes, I’d love some.
• Neutral: Yes, please.
• Neutral: Sure, thank you.
• Neutral: That’s a good idea.
• Neutral: Sounds good/nice/great!
• Informal: Yes, let’s do it/ let’s go for it.
To refuse
• Formal: No, thank you.
• Formal: No thank you, I don’t want to disturb.
• Formal: That’s very kind. Unfortunately, I ______ (reason).
• Formal: I’d like to, but _______ (reason).
• Formal: I won’t be able to attend.
• Neutral: I’m okay/fine, thank you.
• Neutral: I’m sorry, but I can’t.
• Neutral: No, but thank you for asking.
• Neutral: Thank you, but you don’t need to worry.
• Informal: Thanks, but ______ (reason).
• Informal: No, thanks.
• Informal: That’s alright.
At a birthday party:
 Mindy: Would you like another slice of cake?
 Jerry: Oh, no. I’m fine, thanks.
 Mindy: Come on, go ahead, there’s a lot left.
 Jerry: I know, but I’ve already had too much.
 Mindy: Well, maybe some more soda, then?
 Jerry: Okay then, I’d like some.
At the university:
 Jane: Hey guys. I’m having a party on Saturday at my place.
Do you want to come?
 Michael: Thanks for the invitation, Jane, but I’m busy on
Saturday.
 Jim: Sounds cool. I’ll be there!
 Jane: How about you, Pam, are you free?
 Pam: Sure, I can make it.
 Jane: Great! I have to go because I’m late for class, see you
there!
At a restaurant:
 Waiter: Good evening. Would you like to see the menu?
 Kevin: Yes, please.
 Waiter: In a minute, Sir.
 Waiter: Here it is.
 Kevin: Thank you. I would like the ravióli, please.
 Waiter: Can I get you anything to drink?
 Kevin: Some red wine would be good, thank you.
Task:
• With a pair, write a dialogue about offering,
accepting and refusing offer/help.
• Use the appropriate key phrases for the situation.

• Record your dialogue and send it to our Line


group.

• Deadline is on Friday, December 23, 2022.


Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year!

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