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Pragmatics and American Conversational Usage

saying good-bye to a business colleague after a brief conversation (game #6);

Stimu-Con Usage Games: It's Not Only WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It!
Game 6

Conversational Focus
After a bit of small talk, it's time for Johnny and Ms. Suzuki to go to their classrooms ...
ジョニーとスズキ先生は少し立ち話をしたが、そろそろ教室へ行かなければならない時間である。

Communication Function
CharacterA / CharacterB
Saying goodbye after a brief conversation
ちょっとした立ち話のあと別れるときの表現

Suggestion Key
Character A / Character B

1. See you later. /Have a nice day.
2. Have fun. /Thanks, bye.
3. Take care. /You do the same.
4. Catch you later. /See ya.
5. Have a nice day. /You, too.
6. Bye, nice talking with you. /Same here.
7. Bye, I've got to run. /Me, too. Bye!
8. (I'm afraid) it's getting late.
/Right ... let's talk later.
9. I've got to go now. /Me, too.
10. I'd love to talk, but ...
/I understand. See you later.

What would you say?

leaving a business colleague after lunch (game #7);

Stimu-Con Usage Games: It's Not Only WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It!
Game 7

Conversational Focus
After an enjoyable lunch, Johnny and Ms. Suzuki are about to leave the cafeteria ...
いっしょに昼食をとったあと、ジョニーとスズキ先生がカフェテリアを出るところである。

Communication Function
CharacterA / CharacterB
Leave-taking (after a personal conversation)
話をしたあと別れるときの表現

Suggestion Key
Character A / Character B

1. It was nice talking to you. /Same here.
2. Thanks for the company. /You're welcome.
3. Thanks for joining me. /(It was) my pleasure.
4. (It's been) good talking to you. /Same here.
5. I've enjoyed talking to you. /Me, too.
6. (It's been) nice talking with you. /Anytime!

What would you say?

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