12. Appointments
Appointments are usually made over the telephone. After introducing yourself you can say:
I would like (to make) an appointment with…
What time would be convenient for you/ him?
I wonder whether you could see me now/ on/ at/ before/ about? – more tentative
In less formal situations you may say:
I’d like to see (/talk to) you (some time) about…
What time would be convenient for you?
Will you be able to see me now/ on/ at/ before/ about??
Can you see me now/ on/ at/ before/ about?
If the person can meet you at suggested time he (or his secretary) will say:
Yes, that will be quite/ very convenient. – formal, semi-formal
Yes, that will do very well. – formal, semi-formal
Yes, I’m/ he’s free then. – both formal and informal
Yes, that’ll be just fine. – informal
Searching for an alternative, you can suggest another time or ask the person to choose the time:
What time would be convenient for you?
Would… be more convenient?
Would… suit you better?
Could we make it… instead/ then? Semi-formal, informal
How/ what about… - informal
Is… any good? – informal
To cancel an appointment we can say:
I’m awfully sorry, but I can’t make it on…/ at…
I have an appointment with you for…, but unfortunately I can’t make it.