Style and Tone The phrases or sentences used in the letter indicate the style and tone. When writing the letter of invitation, we should choose the proper style (formal or informal), positive tone, and stick to it all through the letter. Choose the sentence that is consistent in style and tone with the sentence given. 1. Are you free after work on Friday to join a few of us for dinner? a. Please let us know as soon as possible. b. I am looking forward to your early reply. 2. It is a great honor for me to invite you to our Christmas Party on Friday, December 20. a. Think about it and give me a call by this weekend. b. I do hope you will be able to spare the time to share the occasion with us. 3. I am most pleased, on behalf of the organizing committee, to invite you to come to the International Conference on Micro-manufacturing. a. With their help, we’re sure this weekend is going to be a rewarding experience for everyone involved. b. I am particularly anxious to have you join us. 4. Thank you in advance for taking any action necessary on the contents of this letter. a. It is my pleasure to invite your country to send a delegation to the Sixth European Regional Meeting convened by the International Labor Organization. b. All the best. 5. The president and the Board of Directors of Far East Trading Co., Ltd. Request the pleasure of your company at a banquet to be held at the Ambassador Hotel, Taipei, at 6:00 p.m., on April 1. a. Dear Mary, b. Dear Ms. Strong: