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Another example: The language used in the function of saying good-bye (or "leave-taking") likewise changes with context. For example, compare the following: leaving for work from home (game #4);

Stimu-Con Usage Games: It's Not Only WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It!
Game 4

Conversational Focus
Johnny is about to leave for work ...
ジョニーが仕事に出かけるところである。

Communication Function
CharacterA / CharacterB
Saying goodbye (to a family member who is going off to work) / Responding
行ってらっしゃい／行ってきます

Suggestion Key
Character A / Character B

1. See you later! /See you.
2. Bye, Dad. /Bye-bye.
3. Take care. /You do the same!
4. Have a nice day. /Thanks.
5. Have a good one. /You, too.
6. Don't work too hard. /Okay.
7. Don't be too late. /I'll try not to be.
8. Come home early tonight./ I will if I can.
9. Don't be late for dinner. /I won't.
10. What time will you be back?/Around 5:30.

What would you say?

dropping off your family at the zoo on your way to work (game #5);

Stimu-Con Usage Games: It's Not Only WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It!
Game 5

Conversational Focus
After leaving Akiko and Haruo at the zoo, Johnny is going to work ...
アキコとハルオを動物園に残し、ジョニーは仕事に向かう。

Communication Function
CharacterA / CharacterB
Saying goodbye (to someone who will be spending the day at the zoo) / Responding
（動物園に入る人と）別れるときの表現／受け答え

Suggestion Key
Character A / Character B

1. Have fun. /See you later.
2. Take care. /You, too!
3. Be careful. /Okay, bye!
4. See you later. /Bye-bye!
5. Enjoy yourself. /We will, thanks.
6. Have a nice time. /You, too!

What would you say?

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