在商务往来中，邀请对方一起进餐或娱乐是建立良好商务关系的重要一步。买卖双方是否能够达成交易，不仅取决于谈判桌上的唇枪舌剑，工作之余的感情沟通也是商务公关的重要关系。

让我们来看下面2段小对话：

Dialogue I

A: Have you enjoyed your weekend?
周末过得好吗？

B: Yes, it's been marvelous. It really was very kind of you to invite me. I hope it hasn't been to much trouble.
很好，谢谢您的邀请。我希望没给你们添太多的麻烦。

A: Not at all. We've really enjoyed having you. I hope you'll come and stay again next time you're in Beijing.
一点都不麻烦。和你一起，我们真的很愉快。希望你下次来北京时，再来我们这一起聚聚。

Dialogue II

A: I think we've covered most of the points.
我想，要谈的问题我们基本上都已经谈了。

B: Good. Are you going to be in Shanghai for a few days?
那好。你打算在上海待几天吧？

A: Yes, until the beginning of next week.
是的，一直待到下周初。

B: Well, er, my wife and I have invited some friends for dinner tomorrow, and if you haven't any plans we were wondering if you'd like to join us?
嗯，我和太太邀了几位朋友明天来吃饭，如果你没有什么安排的话，我们想请你一道来。

A: That's very kind of you, Mr Li. I'd be delighted to come.
李先生，你真客气。我很乐意来。

（来源：竞学职场 英语点津 Annabel 编辑）