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Politeness and American Conversational Usage

Function: Thanking

Stimu-Con Usage Games: It's Not Only WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It!
Game

Conversational Focus
Johnny and Akiko are seeing off Mr. Kimura who is thanking them for their hospitality ...

Communication Function
CharacterA / CharacterB
Thanking / Responding

Suggestion Key
Character A / Character B

1. Thanks for everything. / Don't mention it.
2. Thank you for everything. / (It was) my pleasure.
3. Thanks for the hospitality. / It was great to see you.
4. Thanks for the tea. / Don't mention it.
5. Thank you (so much) for the tea. / (Oh,) it was my pleasure.
6. I had a wonderful time, thanks. / Come by again soon.
7. Thanks, I've enjoyed talking to you. / The pleasure was mine.

What would you say?

Stimu-Con Usage Games: It's Not Only WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It!
Game

Conversational Focus
Before leaving the party Johnny is telling Linda how much he and his family have enjoyed themselves ...

Communication Function
CharacterA / CharacterB
Thanking the hostess (for her hospitality) / Responding

Suggestion Key
Character A / Character B

1. Thank you for inviting us. / Thank you for coming.
2. Thanks for a great time. / I'm glad you came.
3. We had a wonderful time. Thanks! / I'm really glad to hear that.
4. We had a great time, thanks. / My pleasure.
5. Thank you for a lovely time. / Thanks for coming.
6. Thank you for a lovely evening. / It was my pleasure.
7. That was a wonderful dinner, thanks. / Please come back soon.
8. It's been a wonderful evening, thanks. / I enjoyed having you!

What would you say?

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