Table 7 Relative Frequency of Semantic Formulas in Refusals of Invitations (Lyuh 1992: 137, 143, 146)

Strategies Higher Equal Lower
Explanation 43.6% 56.6% 52.1%
Regret 12.4% 4.9% 3.8%
Direct 15.9% 17.1% 15%
Gratitude 9.3% 8.0% 10.7%
Statement of Positive Opinion 6.6% 11.5% 5%
Future Acceptance 2.7% 1% 3.4%
Avoidance (Hedge &Postponement) 2.7% 0.9% 1.5%
Pause Fillers 1.2% 0.4% 1.1%
Alternative 0% 0.9% 0.8%