Table 2 Frequency of Semantic Formulas in Invitation Refusals (Lyuh 1992: 137, 143, 146)2

Strategies Higher Equal Lower
Explanation 39.8% 49.1% 40.5%
Direct 11.6% 14.3% 19.2%
Statement of Positive Opinion 8.4% 11.6% 10.7%
Regret 13.3% 8.5% 7.0%
Avoidance 11.6% 4.0% 2.8%
Future Acceptance 5.6% 0.4% 8.4%
Pause Fillers 2.0% 2.2% 0.5%
Gratitude 1.2% 0.9% 0.9%
Alternative 0% 4.0% 8.8%