中式英文Would you like to come to our home to have a dinner with us tomorrow?
老外這樣說一開始就用 “Would you like to …?” 會顯得太直接,若改用 “We were wondering if you’d like to …” 聽起來就較客氣。比方說:“We were wondering if you’d like to join us for dinner.”,或 “We were wondering if you’d like to come to the party?” 等。
實境對話
A: We were wondering if you’d like to come to our place for dinner tomorrow. B: That sounds wonderful. Thank you. I’d love to. A:我們想邀請你明天到我們家吃晚餐。 B:聽起來很棒,謝謝。我很樂意去。
老外還會這樣說
A few friends are getting together at my place after work on Friday. Would you like to come? 週五下班後幾個朋友會到我家聚聚。你想要一起來嗎?
I wish I could, but I can’t tomorrow. Maybe some other time? 真希望我可以,但是明天我不行。或許改天吧。
職場成功 Tips 商務友人邀約用餐或活動的機會很多。若要出席的話,最好詢問一下活動細節,比方說,是正式或非正式活動(formal/informal)、有無服裝規定(dress code)等,以免出現大家都穿西裝,只有你穿 T 恤出席的窘境。