This document provides examples of how to offer, accept, and refuse offers in different social situations. It lists formal, neutral, and informal phrases for each category. Examples are given of offering cake or soda at a birthday party, accepting or refusing an invitation to a party, and ordering food and drinks at a restaurant. The document concludes by assigning partners a task to write and record a dialogue demonstrating offering, accepting, and refusing offers using the provided phrases.
This document provides examples of how to offer, accept, and refuse offers in different social situations. It lists formal, neutral, and informal phrases for each category. Examples are given of offering cake or soda at a birthday party, accepting or refusing an invitation to a party, and ordering food and drinks at a restaurant. The document concludes by assigning partners a task to write and record a dialogue demonstrating offering, accepting, and refusing offers using the provided phrases.
This document provides examples of how to offer, accept, and refuse offers in different social situations. It lists formal, neutral, and informal phrases for each category. Examples are given of offering cake or soda at a birthday party, accepting or refusing an invitation to a party, and ordering food and drinks at a restaurant. The document concludes by assigning partners a task to write and record a dialogue demonstrating offering, accepting, and refusing offers using the provided phrases.
This document provides examples of how to offer, accept, and refuse offers in different social situations. It lists formal, neutral, and informal phrases for each category. Examples are given of offering cake or soda at a birthday party, accepting or refusing an invitation to a party, and ordering food and drinks at a restaurant. The document concludes by assigning partners a task to write and record a dialogue demonstrating offering, accepting, and refusing offers using the provided phrases.
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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 ____ ?
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.