Halyna D. Malyk Speech Acts and Events

Supply an appropriate response to each of the offers taking into consideration the refuser’s status.

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   You are at a friend's house for lunch.
   

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  How about another piece of cake?
  
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  ……………..
  
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  Come on, just a little piece?
  
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  ……………….
  

2. 
   You have been working in a marketing company for some time. The boss offers you a raise and promotion, but it involves moving. You can't and don't want to go.
   

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  I'd like to offer you an executive position in our new office in Glasgo. It's a great town. I know you've never been to Britain. And, a nice raise comes with the position.
  
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  ……………….
  
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  Well, perhaps you should give it some more thought before turning it down
  

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