Lesson 54: How to Politely Refuse an Invitation

How to Politely Refuse an Invitation

Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita sering mendapat undangan untuk berbagai acara. Namun, ada kalanya kita tidak bisa menghadiri suatu acara dan perlu menolak dengan sopan. Menolak undangan secara halus dalam bahasa Inggris penting agar tetap menjaga hubungan baik dengan orang lain.

Penjelasan Materi

1. Struktur Penolakan yang Sopan
   • Ungkapkan terima kasih atas undangan:
     • Thank you so much for the invitation…
     • I really appreciate your invitation…
   • Berikan alasan yang jelas atau netral:
     • Unfortunately, I have another commitment…
     • I wish I could, but I already have plans…
   • Tunjukkan niat baik atau alternatif lain:
     • Maybe we can meet another time…
     • Let’s catch up soon…
2. Cara Berbicara dalam Situasi Formal dan Informal
   • Formal:
     • I truly appreciate the invitation, but I regret that I won’t be able to attend.
   • Informal:
     • Thanks for inviting me, but I can’t make it this time. Maybe next time!

Contoh Kalimat

• Thank you for inviting me, but I have another engagement that day.
• I’d love to join, but I already have something planned.
• I really appreciate the invite, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to come.
• That sounds fun! Unfortunately, I have to work late that day.

Dialog Singkat

A: Hey, we’re having a small gathering this Saturday. Would you like to join?
B: That sounds amazing! But unfortunately, I already have plans. Maybe next time?
A: No worries! Let’s catch up another day.

Latihan

Lengkapi kalimat berikut dengan cara menolak undangan secara sopan:

1. ________ for inviting me, but I won’t be able to make it.
2. I’d love to come, but ____________.
3. __________, but I have other commitments that day.
4. That sounds great, but unfortunately ____________.

Vocabulary Bank

Phrase	Meaning (Arti)	Example Sentence
Appreciate	Menghargai	I really appreciate the invitation, but I can’t come.
Engagement	Janji/komitmen lain	I have another engagement that day.
Unfortunately	Sayangnya	Unfortunately, I can’t make it this time.
Regret	Menyesal	I regret that I won’t be able to attend.
Commitment	Kewajiban	I have a prior commitment on that day.
Catch up	Bertemu kembali	Let’s catch up soon!
Make it	Bisa menghadiri	Sorry, I can’t make it this time.
Maybe next time	Mungkin lain kali	Maybe next time! I’d love to join in the future.
Invitation	Undangan	Thank you for the invitation!
Alternative	Pilihan lain	Maybe we can find an alternative time to meet.

Catatan

Menolak undangan dengan sopan penting untuk menjaga hubungan baik. Gunakan ungkapan yang halus dan tunjukkan apresiasi agar orang lain tetap merasa dihargai.

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