Exercise 8: Simulation Exercises for
Thanking
Analysis of the
Thanking Expressions in the Sample Dialogue
|
Strategies used |
Sample dialogue |
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Thanking expressions used 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) |
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Level of Politeness
(use or non-use of keigo) |
No use of
keigo, not even desu/masu style |
|
Tone of voice (e.g., stress,
non-verbals) |
Stress on
the intensifier, suggoi Repetition
of Arigatou makes the thanking more
sincere |