Answer to Question #299907 in English for Anabia

Question

In everyday situations, we often do not directly express what we

intend, but instead, formulate our utterances in ways that appear

politer to hearers. That utterance can be direct speech acts or indirect

speech acts. Write a dialogue between the two friends by focusing on

direct and indirect speech acts in any specific context.

Answer 1

Maia: What's wrong, Jin? You look worried!

Jin: Well, my sister is coming to visit me this weekend.

Maia: Oh! That's great!

Jin: No! No it isn't! I have spent most of my time studying and working. I don't know what to do in this city!

Maia:I have done lots of stuff in the city! You don't need to be so anxious.

Jin: Really? You can help? Wow, thank you, Maia!

Maia: No problem, Jin! I'd be happy to give you some ideas.

Jin: OK, let's go!

Maia: So, what does your sister like? Clubs? Bars? Concerts?

Jin: Um, museums and architecture. Maybe I should do this on my own after all.