商務(wù)英語(yǔ)寫作(修訂版)第十章課件

Chapter10InvitationsandThank-youLetters邀請(qǐng)函與感謝信ChapterContentsofthischapterI.Introduction10InvitationsandThank-youLettersII.SampleAnalysisIII.SampleContrastIV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesChapterI.Introduction1.Invitations10InvitationsandThank-youLetters2.Thank-youLetters3.AcceptanceandRefusal(additional)Chapter1.InvitationsInvitationscanbedividedintotwocategories:invitationcardsandinvitationletters.Aninformalinvitationresemblesabusinessletter.Whensentfromabusinessoffice,theletterissometimeskeyboardedonexecutivestationery.Formalinvitationsgenerallyareprintedandfollowformatsfoundinetiquettebooks.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter1.InvitationsWordingofinvitationsshouldbeconversational,asifthewriterwereextendingtheinvitationorally.Ageneralinvitationshouldbecordialandsincere,whileaformalinvitationshouldbelesspersonal,writteninthethirdperson.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter1.InvitationsOftenformalinvitationsinclude“RSVP”andatelephonenumber.TheRSVPinformsinvitedgueststhatthehostisexpectinganimmediatereplytofacilitateplansfortheevent.Ifaninvitationincludes

“Regretsonly”,itwillrequireareplyonlyiftheinvitedguestcannotattend.RSVP:Répondezs’ilvousplait.Itmeans“Pleaseletusknowifyouplantoattend.”RegretsonlyisusedaskingthosewhoCANNOTattendtonotifythehostinadvance.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter1.InvitationsInvitationsarewritteninthedeductivepatternandarerelativelyshort.Invitationsusuallyincludethreeparts:Invitethereadertothegathering.Offerareasonforthegathering.Givethedate,time,andplaceofthegathering.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter2.Thank-youLettersAthank-youlettergoesbeyondsimplythankingthereceiverforbeingkind;itnotestheconsideration,theextraeffortandthekindnessextended.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter2.Thank-youLettersAthank-youlettercoveringabusinesssituationmustbesentpromptly.Italsomustsoundsincere.Aproperthank-youletterwill:Beginwithastatementofthanks.Bespecificaboutwhatisappreciated,whichreflectsasincerefeelingofgratitude.Endwithapositiveandgenuinestatement.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter3.

Acceptanceandrefusal(additional)FormalacceptanceMr.WilliamGregoryacceptswithpleasurethekindinvitationofTheLocalBankTellersClubSaturday,May6thatfouro’clockSuite13oftheHowardBuilding

InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter3.

Acceptanceandrefusal(additional)InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Expressionsofacceptinganinvitation:We’reveryglad/happy/pleased/delightedtoaccept/come/arrive/attend…Mr.xxacceptswithpleasurethekindinvitationfor(someoccasion)tobeheldat(someplace)at(time).It’sverynice/kindofyoutoinviteus…Thankyouverymuchforyourkindinvitationto…Wewouldbepleased/delighted/happy/gladtocome.Chapter3.

Acceptanceandrefusal(additional)FormalrefusalMr.andMrs.BarryGreenregretthatapreviousengagementpreventstheiracceptingthekindinvitationtodinneratthehomeofMr.andMrs.JohnSmithonMonday,thefourthofApril.InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter3.

Acceptanceandrefusal(additional)InformalrefusalDearMr.Hudson,Iregretverymuchthat,owingtoapreviousengagement,IcannothavethepleasureofacceptingyourkindinvitationforSundaynext.Verysincerelyyours,TomHuberInvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter3.

Acceptanceandrefusal(additional)InvitationsandThank-youLetters10Expressionsofdeclininganinvitation:I’msorrythatIcan’tdinewithyouon…Muchtomyregret,I’munabletoacceptyourkindinvitation.Thankyouverymuchforyourkindinvitation,butunfortunatelyIhaveanotherengagementonthatday.IamverysorryIcannotjoinyoubecause…Pleaseacceptmysincereregretsfornotbeingabletojoinyouin…ChapterII.SampleAnalysisLetterA:AninvitationcardTheSalesDepartmentoftheNewYorkB&GWineCo.,LtdCordiallyinvitesyoutoateareceptionmarkingtheopeningofthebranchinShanghaiat10:00a.m.inHiltonHotelonWednesday,May15,2013RSVPTel:(021)4326####InvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysisLetterB:AninvitationcardMr.RobertShenstoneDirectoroftheBeijingInstituteofAtomicEnergyrequeststhepleasureofthecompanyofMr.andMrs.DickensonatadinnerpartyinhonorofMr.LiuWenlingseniorengineerofBeijingEnergyInstitutiononSaturday,July7,2004atseveno’clockp.m.atBridgesRestaurant,WillowAvenueRegretsOnlyTel:84104650Dress:formalInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysisLetterC:AninvitationcardPresidentMaureenHartfordinvitesyoutoareceptioninhonorofDr.RosalindReichardtobidherfarewellassheassumesthepresidencyofEmoryandHenryonJuly27,2013from3:00p.m.to5:00p.m.RSVP760-8511InvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysisLetterD:AninvitationtoadinnerpartyDearMr.Black:Tocelebratethe10thanniversaryofShenzhenTradingCo.,Ltd.,weareholdingadinnerpartyatHiltonHotelinShenzhenfrom7:00p.m.to9:30p.m.onSaturday,June6.Youarecordiallywelcometothepartysothatwecanexpressoursincereappreciationforyourgeneroussupport.Foryourinformation,thepartywillbeattendedbyotherbusinesselitessuchasMr.ZhangHongandLiPingfromABCTradingCo.,Ltd.Webelievethatthismayoffermanyofusanexcellentopportunitytogetacquaintedwitheachother.Wedohopethatyouwillbeabletojoinusonthisoccasion,andlookforwardtomeetingyouattheparty.Sincerelyyours,FrankWangInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysisLetterE:Athank-youletterforanemployee’ssuggestionDearMr.Harrison:Manythanksforsubmittingyoursplendidsuggestionthatweshouldholdameetingeveryweeksothatallthestaffareabletofreelytakepartinthediscussionaboutthemanagementofourfirm.Wehavecarefullylookedintothesuggestion.Thiswillbehelpfulinsmoothingtheproceduresofcommunicationandgivingemployeesafeelingofbelongingandresponsibility.Inthisway,wecansolvemanyproblemsquickly.Pleasekeepongivingsuchgoodsuggestions.Havingsuchhelp,wehavemadegreatstridesinthepast10years.Wewillplaceacopyofthisletterinyourpersonnelfileasaformalrecordofourappreciation.Andyouryear-endbonuswillgrowby$1,000forthesuggestion.Bestregards,BillGeneralManagerInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysis1.

Whatshouldageneralinvitationbelike?2.

Whatshouldageneralthank-youletterbelike?3.Canyoudescribesomebusinesssituationsthatmaycallforathank-youletter?Key:Ageneralinvitationshouldinvitethereadertothegathering,offerareasonforthegathering,andgivethedate,timeandplaceofthegathering.Ageneralthank-youletterbeginswithastatementofthanks,isspecificaboutwhatisappreciated,andendswithapositiveandgenuinestatement.Followingthereceiptofagift,attendanceofameeting,aninterview,etc.,onemaywriteathank-youletter.Questionsforcomprehension:InvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysis4.

Howcanyoumakesurethatathank-youletterexpressesyourgoodwillandsincerity?5.

Canyouwritetheoutlinesforaninvitationandathank-youletter?Key:4.Bespecificaboutwhatisappreciated,whichreflectsasincerefeelingofgratitude.5.Open.Questionsforcomprehension:InvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterII.SampleAnalysis6.

AccordingtoletterA,doyouknowhowtowriteinvitationcards?7.

Whatshouldaformalinvitationinclude?8.WhatkindofspecificinformationdoesletterDgive?Key:6.Yes,letterAshowsclearlyhowtowriteinvitationcards.7.Aformalinvitationshouldinclude“RSVP”andatelephonenumber.8.LetterDtellsthereasonfortheparty,aswellasdate,time,andplaceoftheparty,andeliteswhowillattendtheparty.Additionalquestionsforcomprehension:InvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterIII.SampleContrastLetterA:AninvitationtoabanquetPoorDearMs.Ainsworth:Wewillholdabanquetinhonorofourdealers.ThebanquetwillbeheldatGoldstoneResortatseveno’clockonJuly8.Ourpresidentwilldeliveraspeech.Afterthat,awardswillbepresentedtodealerswiththelargestpercentageofnewaccounts.Wesincerelyhopethatyoucancomeandlookforwardtohearingfromyou.Sincerelyyours,DaleWoodInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterIII.SampleContrastLetterA:AninvitationtoabanquetImprovedDearMs.Ainsworth:YouareinvitedtobeourguestattheGoldstoneResortforourannualDealersConventionBanquet.

ItwillbeheldintheSeashoreBanquetRoomonSunday,July8.TheeveningwillbeginwithareceptionatsevenO’clock,followedbyadinner,aspeaker,andtheawardspresentation.Forthefirsttimethisyear,awardswillbepresentedtothedealerwiththelargestpercentageofnewaccounts.PleaseletusknowbytheendofJunewhetheryouwillattend.Iamhopingtoseeyouatthebanquet.Sincerelyyours,DaleWoodInvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter這是兩封邀請(qǐng)對(duì)方參加公司組織的聚餐會(huì)的信函。第一封邀請(qǐng)函采用間接法寫作，不如第二封邀請(qǐng)函開門見山地告知對(duì)方聚餐邀請(qǐng)更為妥當(dāng)。另外，第一封邀請(qǐng)函以第一人稱開頭顯得以“我”為中心；而第二封邀請(qǐng)函以第二人稱開頭顯得更加真摯懇切。兩封邀請(qǐng)函的信息都比較完整，都在結(jié)尾表達(dá)出希望對(duì)方參加的誠(chéng)摯愿望，但第二封邀請(qǐng)函比第一封的結(jié)尾更為誠(chéng)懇。III.SampleContrastInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterIII.SampleContrastLetterB:Athank-youletterforpromptpaymentPoorDearCustomer:Thisistoacknowledgeourappreciationforyourpromptpaymentforthegoodswesupplied.

Customerslikeyouhelpusmakeprofitsinbusiness.

Pleaseplaceyourorderagainsoon.

Wearelookingforwardtomorecooperationwithyou.Cordiallyyours,SamSmithInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterIII.SampleContrastLetterB:Athank-youletterforpromptpaymentImprovedDearMr.JackDong:ThankyouforyourpromptpaymentforthegoodswesuppliedunderOrderNo.JL13/03/24.Customerslikeyouwhopaypromptlywillbenefitfromfavorableconditionsintransactionsandgainyourselftrustandcreditinthelongrun.

Yourpromptpaymenthelps

usinourcashflowsothatwecanprovidebetterservicesandoffermorevarietiesofproductsforyou.Wearegratefulforyourcooperationandbelieveyouwillenjoyourproducts.Cordiallyyours,SamSmithInvitationsandThank-youLetters10Chapter這是兩封因?qū)Ψ郊皶r(shí)付款而表示感謝的信函。兩封信都采取直接法寫作，較為適宜。但第一封寫得過于簡(jiǎn)單，并在稱謂部分泛稱customer，這樣會(huì)使對(duì)方覺得沒有得到應(yīng)有的重視。而

Pleaseplaceyourorderagain

soon.的表達(dá)讓促銷顯得太直白。第二封信的內(nèi)容翔實(shí)具體，尤其是在陳述感謝原因時(shí)，從對(duì)方角度談到及時(shí)付款的好處,體現(xiàn)作者在為對(duì)方著想。信件末尾對(duì)過去的合作表示感謝，且涉及促銷的表達(dá)believeyouwillenjoyourproducts比第一封信更為委婉。III.SampleContrastInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterWeareplanning/giving/having...at...Weareplanningasmallcocktailanddinnerpartyatourhomefrom4:00p.m.toaround9:00p.m.onJuly6.我們計(jì)劃于7月6日下午4點(diǎn)至晚上9點(diǎn)左右在家里舉辦一個(gè)小型的雞尾酒晚宴。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesInvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterWewould/shouldbe(very)pleased/glad/delighted

/happyifyoucould...Wewouldbeverypleasedifyoucouldhonoruswithyourpresence.如蒙光臨，我們將非常高興。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesInvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterWewouldbedelightedifyoucouldfindthetimetojoinusforasmallpartywearehavingatourofficeinLondontocelebratetheendofthefinancialyear.為了慶祝財(cái)年結(jié)束，我們將在位于倫敦的辦公室舉行小型宴會(huì)。若您能撥冗參加，我們將十分高興。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesInvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterWouldyouplease…?Wouldyoupleasedomeafavorbyjoiningourparty?您能賞光參加我們的聚會(huì)嗎？IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesInvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterWe(sincerely)hope...Wehopeyouarenottoobusytocome.我們期望您能在百忙中光臨。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesInvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterPleaseletmeknow/confirm...Pleaseletmeknowassoonaspossibleifyoucan

comeandtellmewhenyouwillbeabletodoso.如能前來，請(qǐng)?jiān)缛崭嬷螘r(shí)為宜。Pleaseconfirmyourparticipationatyourearliest

convenience.是否參加，請(qǐng)?jiān)缛崭嬷?。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesInvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterThankyoufor...Thankyouforyourhospitalitythatmadeusfeelascomfortableaswedoinourownhome.謝謝你的盛情款待，讓我們感到就像在家里一樣舒適。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesThank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterManythanksforyour...Manythanksforyourgenerouscooperation.謝謝貴方的慷慨合作。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesThank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterPleaseacceptmy(sincere)thanksfor...PleaseacceptmysincerethanksforshowingmesuchwarmhospitalitywhenIvisitedyouroffice.我到貴公司訪問時(shí)，承蒙盛情款待，在此請(qǐng)接受我誠(chéng)摯的謝意。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesThank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterI’mgratefultoyoufor...I’mgratefultoyouforthetimeandeffortyouputtoensuremytripwasasuccessfulandsatisfyingone.謝謝您付出了那么多的時(shí)間和精力使我的行程如此圓滿和愉快。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesThank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterIverymuchappreciate...Iverymuchappreciateyourtakingthetimetohelpmewiththetrainingprogramatyourfactoryandlookforwardtoanopportunitytoreturnthefavor.非常感謝您幫忙安排我到你們工廠進(jìn)行培訓(xùn)。期待有機(jī)會(huì)為您效勞。IV.UsefulPatternsandSentencesThank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterYouarecordiallywelcometo…Youarekindlyinvitedto…Wewouldliketoinviteyouto…Wesincerelyhopeyoucanattend.

我們期待您的光臨。IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)InvitationsInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterThankyouforyourkindnesstomeandforyourcompliments.謝謝你對(duì)我的好意和夸獎(jiǎng)。Thankyouforinvitingmeandsomeofmycolleaguestodinewithyoulastnight.Itwasanenjoyableoccasionandanexcellentdinner.非常感謝昨晚你邀請(qǐng)我和我的同事與你共進(jìn)晚餐，晚餐非常豐盛，我們過得很愉快。IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)Thank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterThankyouforconsideringourcompany.謝謝你選擇我們的公司。Manythanksforyoursupport.對(duì)你的支持表示萬分感謝。IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)Thank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterPleaseacceptmyprofoundappreciationforyourhelp.我對(duì)你熱情的幫助致以誠(chéng)摯的謝意。Pleaseextendmythanks,onbehalfofalltheattendees,toeachofyouremployees.請(qǐng)?jiān)试S我代表全體與會(huì)者向你方所有員工表示感謝。IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)Thank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterI’mparticularlygratefultoyouforhavingtakentimeoutofyourbusyschedulestomeetme.十分感謝您在百忙之中抽出時(shí)間會(huì)見我。Isincerelyappreciateyourwarmcongratulatorymessageonthecompletionofournewofficebuilding.本公司新建的辦公大樓竣工時(shí)，承蒙您道賀，深表謝意。IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)Thank-youlettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterYourmanagement’scombinationofenthusiasm,competenceandflairisveryimpressive.貴公司管理層的熱情、能力和資質(zhì)給人留下深刻印象。IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)GeneralappreciationInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterItwasverykindofyoutodo…Weweredeeplyimpressedby…Pleaseacceptmysincereappreciationfor…I’mwritingtothankyoufor…Thankyouverymuchfor…IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)GeneralappreciationInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterItwasparticularlyhelpfulforustolearn…IhopeonedayIcanhavetheopportunityto…Isincerelytrustanopportunitywillpresentitselftomeetyouatlatertime…Ienjoyedtheshortstayatyourhomewhichisbothdelightfulandmemorable.OurtriptoCanadawasverymuchenhancedbyyourkindarrangementsandhospitality.IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)AsincerepersonalcommentInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterYoushouldbeveryproudofyour…Iamlookingforwardtotheopportunitytoworkwithyou…Wishyoueverysuccess.Letworktogetherforourevergreatersuccess.Thankyoubothforyourhospitalityandkindness.IV.PatternsandSentences(additional)PositiveandgenuineendingInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterLetterA:AninvitationDearMr.Green:IwastoldbyourmutualfriendMr.WangthatyouwillvisitChinanextmonth.Iwanttoinviteyoutocometoourcollegetogivethestudentssomelecturesonmarketingmanagement.Pleaseletmeknowassoonaspossibleifyoucancomeandtellmeyourexactarrivaltime.Yourssincerely,JackChenOpen.Exercise:improvethelettersInvitationsandThank-youLetters10ChapterLetterB:Athank-youletterTowhomitmayconcern:Beingasewingmachineoperatorinourplantisaverydemandingjob.Itisveryeasytomakemistakesduringoperation.However,alltheproductsofyourcompanymetourqualitystandardslastmonth.Thankyouformakingsuchproducts.Yourssincerely,TonyGreenInvitationsandThank-youLetters10Exercise:improvethelettersChapterLetterB:Athank-youletterDearMr.Liu:Manythanksformakingexcellentsewingmachines.Beingasewingmachineoperatorinourplantisaverydemandingjob.Itisveryeasytomakemistakesduringoperation.Allyourproductscompletelymeetourqualitystandards,andhelpalotinreducingmistakes.Havingyourhelp,wehavemadegreatadvancesinourproductionprocess.Wearelookingforwardtoourfurthercooperati