礼节常用口语（一）

　　久仰 I've heard so much about you.

　　好久不见了 Long time no see.

　　辛苦了 You've had a long day.You've had a long flight.

　　尊敬的朋友们 distinguished/Honorable/Respected friends

　　阁下(多用于称呼大使) Your Excellency

　　我代表广州市政府欢迎各位朋友访问北京. On behalf of the Guangzhou Municipal government, I wish to extend our warm welcome to the friends who have come to visit Beijing.

　　对您的大力协助，我谨代表广州市政府表示衷心的感谢。 On behalf of the Guangzhou Municipal government, I wish to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your gracious assistance.

　　在广州过得怎么样？ How are you making out in Guangzhou?

　　我一定向他转达您的问候和邀请. I'll surely remember you and your invitation to him.

　　欢迎美商来广州投资. American businessmen are welcome to make investment in Guangzhou.

　　欢迎多提宝贵意见. Your valuable advice is most welcome.

　　不虚此行 It's a rewarding trip.

　　您的日程很紧,我们的会见是否就到此为止. As you have a tight schedule, I will not take up more of your time.

　　请代我问候...先生 please remember me to Mr.

　　感谢光临 Thank you so much for coming.

　　欢迎再来 Hope you'll come again.

　　欢迎以后多来广州 Hope you'll visit Guangzhou more often.

　　请留步,不用送了. I will see myself out, please.

　　多保重 Take care.

　　祝您一路平安. Have a nice trip.

　　愿为您效劳。 At your service.

　　为…举行宴会/宴请 host a dinner/banquet/luncheon in honor of …

　　欢迎宴会 welcome dinner

　　便宴 informal dinner

　　午宴（附有情况介绍或专题演讲等内容） luncheon

　　便餐 light meal

　　工作午餐 working luncheon

　　自助餐 buffet dinner/luncheon

　　答谢宴会 return dinner

　　告别宴会 farewell dinner

　　庆功宴 glee feast

　　招待会 reception

　　庆祝中华人民共和国成立四十五周年招待会 Reception Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

　　鸡尾酒会 cocktail party

　　茶话会 tea party

　　包餐/点餐 table d'hote/a la carte

　　上菜 serve a courst

　　您的位置在这里 Here is your seat.

　　请入席 Please have a seat.

　　欢聚一堂 enjoy this happy get-together

　　请随便 Please yourself at home./Please enjoy yourself.

　　请各位随意用餐 Help yourself please.

　　您喝点什么？ what would you like to drink?