Table 4 Distribution of Semantic Formulas of Invitation Refusals (
Guo 2012: 250
, Hong 2011: 127)
3
Strategies
Higher
Equal
Lower
Explanation
100
93.33
103.0
Alternatives
20
63.33
46.67
Regret
77
23.33
18.33
Gratitude
87
0
0
Address Forms
87
0
0
Statement of Positive Opinion
0
10.0
33.33
Direct
10
14.0
16.0
Avoidance
0
1.67
16.67