Invitation

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Invitation Text

 

We often hear the word invitation (invitation), but what does invitation text actually mean? According to the linguists who put it in their dictionaries, invitation is defined:

According to Oxford Learner's Dictionary defines "invitation" as follows:

                    

    a spoken or written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere

 

So "invitation" is a request either in the form of words or in writing to someone to do something or go somewhere.

Simply explain what is an invitation? However, to understand better, there is a more comprehensive definition of invitation.

According to vocabulary.com, the invitations are:

 

    An invitation is a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another person to join you at a specific event.

 

If we interpret it in Indonesian, invitation is a request, invitation, or effort for other people to be willing to join us at a certain event.

Communicative Purpose Invitation Text in English

 

Actually, from some of the definitions that have been conveyed above, the communicative purpose of the invitation text is very clear, which is to invite or invite someone to attend a certain event. In general, each invitation will be marked with a purpose by including the following phrases:

 

    Would you like to come

    Would you like to join us

    I would like to invite you

    Request the present of ...

 

Definition of Invitation

 

What is meant by an Invitation? Invitation is a request for an individual to attend or attend for an event, dinner, celebration or other formal occasion. Invitation letters are often distributed for weddings, retirement ceremonies, graduation celebrations, birthdays, birthday parties and formal community galas in the form of letters sent from the sender.

Invitation is an invitation from one person to another to attend an event, activity, meeting, graduation, school farewell or someone's birthday celebration. In making an invitation, we must pay attention to the design and writing model used. Make invitations with simple sentences whose contents are written clearly but still interesting.

Invitation is a spoken or written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere. The purpose of Invitation is to invite or persuade someone to be attend at certain events. In making an Invitation card, there are several things that we must pay attention to, namely as follows.

When we are preparing a party, a birthday or even a wedding, you can send your guests information about the event through formal or informal invitations. The most important difference between the two is that the formal invitation must follow the established etiquette. We explain the most important features of each type of invitation and then the major difference between formal and informal invitations.

The formal invitation is much more classical and elegant, with letters, for example, in Times New Roman, with proper punctuation and capital letters. It will also speak to your guests with the highest grade of formality. Formal invitation must be sent by post and you should wait for confirmation by post or by telephone, whereas the informal invitation can be done by e-mail or over the Internet.

When writing an invitation card, make sure you pay attention to the following:

    Notice whether the grammar uses formal or informal language

    Name the person you invited

    Invite the person or organization in polite and kind language

    Write down the name, place, and date of the activity

    Make sure there are no misspellings or grammar mistakes.

 

 

 

Generic Structure Invitation

 

The sentence, phrase, or paragraph arrangement of an invitation is usually called the generic structure or schematic structure. In general, each invitation has its own uniqueness, but as a whole it can be underlined that the invitation text will be written with the following structure:

1. Invitee: Who was invited

2. Body of invitation: The contents of the invitation usually include the following:

 

    Occasion: What occasion is this invitation made for

    Day or Date: The day and date

    Time: The time specified

    Place: The place where the invitees are expected to attend

 

3. Inviter: Who is inviting

 

 

A formal invitation

As we've mentioned earlier, formal invitations follow strict rules that should be followed. They are used in formal events such as weddings,etc...

Example :

An informal invitation

An informal invitation or non-formal invite can take on many different forms and it does not require all the pomp and ceremony of a formal invitation.

Example :

Making Invitations
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

• I would like to invite you to dinner next Sunday at my home.
• I was wondering if you’d like to come to dinner on Wednesday evening.
• Would you like/care to have dinner with us on Saturday?
• What/How about dinner tonight?
• Let’s go to our place for dinner.

Accepting Invitations
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

• Thanks for your invitation. I’d be delighted to.
• Thank you. I’d love to.
• Yes, thanks. That would be great/wonderful.
• Sounds great/like fun.
• OK/All right.

Refusing Invitations
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

• I’m awfully/terribly sorry. I have other plans for that night.
• I’d really like to, but I have an appointment that day.
• Thanks for asking, but I’m afraid I’m busy.
• I can’t. I’ve got a lot of work to do.
• Sorry. I’m already tied up.

Hesitating
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

• Thank you, but I’ll have to check my calendar. Do you mind if I tell you on Monday?
• I’m not sure what my plans are. Could I get back to you tomorrow?
• I might be busy. I’ll let you know later.

 

The phrase that is often used when the invitation is informal

Dialog Informal :

 

Della : did you get Jake's birthday party invitation?

Pinkan : yes i got it

Della : Shall we come to jake’s birthday party?

Pinkan : That would be very nice

Delaa : Okayy

 

Phrases that are often used when the invitation is formal

 

Dialog  formal :

 

Pinkan : Hi Della

Della : Hi Pinkan

Pinkan : are you free tomorrow?

Della : Yes, i’m free

Pinkan : Would you like to come jay’s birthday party with me?

Della : With the greatest pleasure

Pinkan : Okayy see you tomorrow at 4 pm

Della : Okay see you

 

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