SOCIALIZING

Saying what's going on and what's available

There's a (good) movie/play/concert playing at...
We have a good theater in the city...
There are some...
     - interesting museums/public buildings
     - good restaurants
Are you interested in...
     - eating out?
     - visiting/seeing...?

Inviting

Would you be interested in going to see...
I'd like to invite you to have dinner this evening.  Is that a good idea?

Responding to an invitation

That would be very nice.
I'd like that.
Thank you.  That would be a pleasure.

Declining an invitation

I'd like to, but I'm afraid...
That would be nice, but unfortumately...
     - I'm rather tired...
     - I have an appointment this evening...
     - I'm rather busy...
     - I have some work to do...

Stating preference

I like (Japanese) cuisine very much...
I think I'd like to...
I think I'd prefer...
I love (classical) music...

Looking at menu

The (fish) sounds nice...
I think I'd like to try...
I think I'll have...
Shall we have a bottle of...?

Commenting on a night out

It's been great! / a terrific night/evening.
It's been very nice.
Thank you very  much for your hospitality.
I enjoyed it very much.