CHAPTER Two
INVITATIONSREPLIES
Invitations
the occasions such as marriage, birth
Extending invitations to near and dear ones on
of social etiquettes. Invitations can be botH
engagement, death, public function, etc., part
is
can be printed on cards or can be
drafted in the form of social letters.
formal and informal. They
Main Characteristics
in third person in case of a
An invitation is generally a single sentence presentation
case of an informal invitation. The invitation
formal invitation, or first/second person, in
when and where, i.e., name of the host, name(s) o-
answers five Ws i.e., who, whom, what,
invitee, the occasion, date, time and venue.
Replies
A reply to an invitation is much formal as the invitation itself. A reply to an
as
invitation is essential to appreciate the host's feelings and letting the host known whether yo
are attending the function or not which will help him/her to make arrangements accordingly.
IMain Characteristics
The reply to an invitation must acknowledge the invitation by expressing thanks
Reply should mention whether invitation has been accepted or refused (specify reason) using
warm and specific language. The reply should be brief and specific.
Formal Invitations (printed & written)
[Link] Mr. Mrs. N.K KohAli
o request the pleasure of your
bertign presence on the occasion of the
Marriage of their daughter
Ruchika
To
Rishabh
(S/o Mr. Mrs. Rajeev Arora, Chandigarh)
Cn huesday, 17 lowmbwr. CO9
at 10A.M.
at Hotel Vikram
Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
0R.S.V.P.
101, Kailash Colony,
oNew Delhi, Ph. 981211523
2.
The Principal and the Staff
of
D.A.V. Public School, Ambala
request your benign presence on the auspicious occasion of
The Annual Function
of the school
at 10.00 a.m. on 17th November, 2009
Mr. [Link], DM
will be the Chief Guest and
will give away the prizes to the students.
R.S.V.P.
Principal
D.A.V. Public School
Ambala
3.
Mr. & Mrs. J.P. Mehra
request the pleasure of your
benign presence on the auspicious occasion of the
Birthday Celebrations
of
their daughter
Jaara
at their residence
21, Model Town, Karnal
at 5.00 p.m.
on
July 18, 2009
4.
M/s Ritu Fashions
announces the opening of
Ritu Exclusive Outlet
45, M-Block Mkt.
Greater Kailash, New Delhi
Inauguration
on
Sunday, the 6" September, 2009
by
Kapil Dev
All are cordially invited
Inaugural discount of 15% on all purchases.
R.S.V.P.
Ritu Malhotra
Acceptance (informal)
5.
101, Kailash Colony,
New Delhi.
14th November, 2009.
Dear Naresh & Bhabhiji,
I am pleasantly surprised to get your invitation for Ruchika's wedding. Has she
grown so big? I still remember the days when she used to play with me. Well, it is
really a big occasion for me. I will be delighted to attend the same as per schedule.
Yours
Vishal
Regret (informal)
6.
101, Kailash Colony,
New Delhi.
14th November, 2009.
Dear Naresh & Bhabhiji,
I am pleasantly surprised to get your invitation for Ruchika's wedding. Has she
grown so big? I still remember the days when she used to play with me.
I would have loved to join you on this auspicious occasion but father is in hospital. He
is suffering from pneumonia and needs my constant care. Please accept my wishes. I
am writing to Ruchika separately.
Yours
Vishal
IAcceptance (formal)
7.
Mr. Vishal thanks Mr. & Mrs. [Link] for their
invitation of the marriage of their
daughter Ruchika on 17th November, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Hotel Vikram and
has great
pleasure in accepting it.
Regret (formal)
8.
Mr. Vishal thanks Mr. &Mrs. [Link] for their invitation of the
marriage of their
daughter Ruchika on 17th November, 2009, at 10 a.m. at hotel Vikram but regret his
inability due to unavoidable circumstances. He wishes Ruchika a happy married life.
EXERCISE fOR PRACTiCE
1. You are Mohan/Molly. You have been invited by the Lions Club to act as one of the
judges for a Fancy Dress Competition for children. But due to a previous engagement
you cannot accept this invitation. Write a formal reply to the President of the Club
regretting your inability to accept the invitation. (5 marks)
2. You are Apoorva, the President of the Rotary Club of Madras East. Draft a formal
invitation in connection with the Literacy Month Celebration being organised by your
club. (5 marks)
3. You are Sajjanraj, S/o Sh Dharmaraj of Greater Kailash, New Delhi. Your father wants
you to draft a formal invitation to be sent on the occasion of your sister, Anita Raj's
marriage. Prepare the invitation. (5 marks)
4. You are Akash/Priya. You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend's
sister during summer vacation. Kespond to the invitation regretting your inability to
attend it. (5 marks)
5. You have been successful in IT entrance examination. Write a suitable invitation to
your friends inviting them for a get-together to celebrate the occasion at your house.
5 marks)
6. You are Akshay/Aakriti. You have been invited to participate in a seminar on the
Fundamental Rights of Children' organised by the Lions Club of your district. Respond
to the invitation by writing a letter to the Secretary of the Club. (5 marks)
