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Exercise 8: Simulation Exercises for Thanking

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Analysis of the Thanking Expressions in the Sample Dialogue

Strategies used

Sample dialogue

Thanking expressionsused in consideration of the recipient

どうもありがとう。Doumo arigatou.

ありがとね。Arigatone.

Intensifiers

すっごいsuggoi

Pre/Post-thanking expressions

すっごい助かった。Suggoi tasukatta.(emphasizing the depth of gratitude)

Level of Politeness (use or non-use ofkeigo)

No use ofkeigo, not evendesu/masustyle

Tone of voice(e.g., stress, non-verbals)

Stress on the intensifier,suggoi

Repetition ofArigatoumakes the thanking more sincere

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