shinia
Hi, there.
There is a scenario, and I need to compare my result with native speakers'(to learn about the strategies used for the speech act of refusal). what will you native speakers say in such situation?
You're at a friend's house for lunch.
·Friend: How about another piece ofcake?
.You: __
·Friend: Come onjust alittle piece?
·You: __
2023年6月19日 08:53
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PS. Friends don't usually ask twice. A 'no' is seen as a 'no', unlike other cultures.
2023年6月19日
2
1. Tempting, but I'm alright. Thanks.
2. Oh, no. Thank you, but I really shouldn't. (Or "really can't")
2023年6月19日
2
The first time you say ‘no, thank you’.
If the friend persists, as in your example, then you can say ‘I’d like to, but I’m full’
2023年6月19日
1
"Dear friend, please excuse me as I have to respectfully decline. My digestive system is overloaded as it is and I am currently trying to comply with a diet regime. Please refrain from offering me any more cake or I will have to resort to more stringent methods of refusal."
This would be what we call a "verbose" method of refusal :)
2023年6月19日
1
No thank you.
Thank you, but I really can't manage it.
We generally only refuse once in English.
2023年6月19日
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