Halyna D. Malyk Speech Acts and Events

(O.Wilde, Dorian Gray: 34)

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   An English-speaking friend called and invited you to dinner, but you don’t feel like going. What might you say? Act out the dialogue.
   

4. 
   Are the age and status of the person you are speaking to influence the forms of greetings, introductions and saying good-bye?
   

5. 
   How do English-speaking people get attention, clarify topics, avoid topics and interrupt? Give examples.
   

6. 
   Give examples of apologies and excuses for serious occurrences as compared to minor ones:
   

1) apologizing to someone who knows the situation;

2. 
   apologizing when admitting mistakes;
   
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