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I'm planning to ask someone out for a chat over a coffee or something light. Is following lines correct and common english(US)?

  1. Can I invite you for a chat over coffee/tea?
  2. Can I invite you for a chat over something light?(I mean a small casual drink or small bite)
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These are fine for casual communication. The first is more clear than the second - I have never had someone invite me over for "something light."

However, you might consider posing a direct question. For example, "Would you like to join for a bite?"

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    I agree: “Can I invite you” is very formal—which is fine if the purpose of the chat is business. Otherwise, “Would you like to get coffee sometime?” would be more natural.
    – Josh B.
    Commented Dec 9, 2018 at 6:05

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