INVITATION

Definition , types of invitation, format and example

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 WHAT IS AN INVITATION AND
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
• An invitation is a document written or printed or spoken
words, conveying the message by which one is invited.
• It is used to invite someone to come, to invite people to join,
to ask someone to attend, and to ask people to take part in
something.
 TYPES OF INVITATION
Formal invitation
Formal invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified
form, tone or style in agreement with an establish norm,
custom or values. (Websters, 2012)
For example :
1. An invitation to a wedding
2. An invitation to the graduation ceremony
 COMMON FORMAT OF A FORMAL
INVITATION
• The first line is the name(s) of the person who invite(s).
• The second line is the request for participation.
• The third line is the name of the person(s)invited.
• The fourth line is the occasion for invitation.
• The fifth line is the time and date of occasion.
• The sixth line is the place of occasion.
• The last line is the request for reply.
EXAMPLE OF FORMAL INVITATION
 INFORMAL INVITATION
Informal invitation
Informal invitation is personal invitation given to a friend, family
and so on.
For example :
1. Invitation to a birthday party
2. Invitation to dinner.
FORMAT OF INFORMAL LETTER
EXAMPLE OF INFORMAL
INVITATION
 RESPONDING TO FORMAL
INVITATION
Responding to formal invitations :
• Formal invitations should be responded to within 3 days,
• Replies are written in third person,
• Replies have to be handwritten,
• and reason should be briefly stated for declining the invitation.
 EXAMPLE
1. Acceptance :
• Mr. and Mrs. Eri Utomo accept with pleasure the kind invitation of Mr. and
Mrs. Pujiyanto to the wedding ceremony of their daughter on Friday, the
twelfth of December at seven o’clock.
• Mr. and Mrs. Wibowo accept the invitation with pleasure.
2. Declining/Regretting :
• Mr. and Mrs. Situmorang regret that they are unable to accept the kind
invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto for Friday, the twelfth of December at
seven o’clock due to prior engangement.
• Mr. and Mrs. Wibowo regret to decline the invitation due to health reasons.
 EXAMPLE :
• Responding Card
The responding card comes with the invitation card. This card
should preferably by handwritten.
RESPONDING CARD EXAMPLE:
 HOW TO WRITE A ACCEPTANCE
FORMAL INVITATION
1. Start the letter appropriate; Mr. Awom or Mrs. Awom or Dr. Awom.
2. Acknowledge the invitation; My wife joins me in thanking you for inviting us
to your dinner party on...
3. Express your acceptance to the invitation; It will be my pleasure to come to
your dinner party.
4. Note that you look forward to attending the event; I am excited to see you.
5. End the letter with a closing address; "Sincerely," "Always," or "Very truly
yours,"
6. Sign the letter.
EXAMPLE OF ACCEPTANCE
FORMAL INVITATION
 HOW TO REFUSING THE FORMAL
INVITATION
1. Thank the host; “Thank you so much for the invitation, I really appreciate it
and it means a great deal.”
2. Apologise for declining; “Sorry I can’t attend” or “I’m afraid I’m not able to
come.”
3. Explain why you can’t attend; “I’ve already got something on”,“I’ve got
too much on at the moment.”, “I’m not in town on that day.”
4. Offer another time to meet; “I’m afraid I can’t make it on Friday. I’m
available next week, though.”
5. Send a gift or card.
EXAMPLE OF REFUSING FORMAL
INVITATION
 HOW TO WRITE INFORMAL
ACCEPTANCE INVITATION
GUIDELINES
• You should write a brief response to an informal invitation. But you should
express warmth and enthusiasm. Restate all the necessary details of the
letter to avoid misunderstandings later on.
• Express pleasure in accepting the invitation. Then restate the date, time, and
location of the event to confirm this information.
• Express anticipation for the event.
ACCEPTANCE OF INFORMAL
INVITATION
 HOW TO REFUSING INFORMAL
INVITATION
• Start the letter with politely; Dear Yosep or Dear Orpa
• Say that you had received the invitation.
• Convey your apologize and explain the reason why you cannot be present
or come in she/he party.
• Offers to meet in next week.
• End the letter with a closing address; "Sincerely,“ or “See you soon”.
• Sign the letter.
 EXAMPLE OF REFUSING INFORMAL
INVITATION
7 November 2019
Dear Yosep
I have received your letter and am writing at once because I couldn’t come to your
party. This Friday I’m going to visit my cousin who lives in Biak. I’ll be there till Tuesday so
I can’t come to your party this weekend. However I’m inviting you to visit me next
Friday.
Last week I had school holidays. I like holidays very much because then I don’t have
to go to school and I can sleep as long as I want. I spent most to looking forward to
see you next week.
See you soon,

Orpa