How should I reply to this interview lunch invitation?

[Scarpozzi]

They were really formal asking me to join them in lunch before the 1-3pm interview I have next week. What's a good response?

The invitation was sent in an Email.

 

[Farang]

Ok.

 

[AmberClad]

Originally posted by: ScarpozziWhat's a good response?

kk, bcnu, ttyl, KIT

 

[CaptainGoodnight]

Something like:

Mr. and Mrs. William Doe [or however you style yourself]
accept with pleasure
the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Smith
for
Monday, December 10, 2007
at 12:00 p.m.

(For some reason, if you are declining, you not only change "accept with pleasure" to "decline with regret," you also insert "very" before "kind." Don't ask me why.)

 

[nageov3t]

"That's a great idea, I look forward to meeting with you."?

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: loki8481
"That's a great idea, I look forward to meeting with you."?

That's kind of what I'm leaning toward. I don't want to sound too formal, because I'm not a formal type of guy. I'm down to earth, but don't mind wearing the suit...

 

[E equals MC2]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi

Originally posted by: loki8481
"That's a great idea, I look forward to meeting with you."?

That's kind of what I'm leaning toward. I don't want to sound too formal, because I'm not a formal type of guy. I'm down to earth, but don't mind wearing the suit...

They're humans too. No need to put up any pretense formality even in job interview settings. Just project some sincerity and you're all set: "Thank you for your invitation. I look forward to meeting with you. Sincerely, (name)."