Table 6 Frequency of Semantic Formulas in Refusals of Invitations (Johnson 2013: 119)

Strategies	Higher	Equal	Lower
Explanation	27%	29%	38%
Regret	16%	15%	19%
Alternative	14%	18%	3%
Gratitude	14%	9%	8%
Statement of Positive Opinion	11%	3%	8%
Future/Past Acceptance	2%	3%	11%