Exercise 10: Simulation Exercises for Making a Refusal

Strategies used

The language for refusing

Response 1

Ø        Making a indirect refusal

Ø        Speaking hesitantly (e.g., hedging)

あー、うーん、クラシックは、そうですね、あまり聞かないんですけどね。  Aa, uun, kurasshikkuwa sou desune, amari kikanain desu kedone.   ‘Well, I actually don’t listen to classical music much.’

Responses 2

Ø        Apologizing

Ø        Giving a reason

Ø        Leaving the refusal sentence incomplete

ああ、そうですか、すみません、それに、ちょっとした予定もあるものですから。  Aa, sou desuka, sumimasen, soreni, chottoshita yoteimo aru mono desu kara.  ‘Well, I’m sorry, but I also have some little plans too.’

Response 3

Ø        Apologizing

Ø        Leaving the refusal sentence incomplete

ええ、申し訳ありませんけど。  Ee, moushiwake arimasen kedo.  ‘Yes, I’m so sorry.’