Making an invitation

• Would you like to come for a coffee?
• How would you like to come to our celebration dinner with me?
• I was wondering if you would like to go to the dinner party with us.
• We'd love to have the pleasure of your company at a dinner party this evening.
• Yes, I'd love to.
• Yes, that sounds great.
• Yes, I like the idea very much.
• Yes, it's very kind of you to ask.
• How nice of you! I'll be delighted to go.
• I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't.
• Sorry, I'd like to, but I just can't.
• Sorry. Maybe we can make it next time?
• I'm afraid I'm not able to, but thanks all the same.
• I'm sorry, I really can't this time. What about another time?
• Oh, come on. We'd really like to have you with us.
• We'd really appreciate it if you'd come.
• Are you absolutely sure you can't? It should be fun.

Proposing a toast

• Cheers!
• Let's drink to our friendship.
• Here's to our success at the fair.
• Here's a toast to your promotion.
• May I propose a toast to our distinguished guests?
• I'd like to propose a toast to our friendly cooperation.

Settling the bill

• Please bring me the bill, miss.
• Can I pay by traveller's cheque?
• What's this (amount) for?
• It's the service charge.
• It's on me.
• It's my treat.
• Let me get the bill.
• Let's go Dutch.