Introduction of Data Analysis

Analysis of Refusal

Adam gets a telephone from his mother before doing psychotherapy with Katherine. He does not have much time to talk with her, and then he closes the telephone. Seeing him talking with his mom, Katherine gets an idea to do the role play with him. It includes one of her therapy methods to Adam. She has a role as Adam's mother. When she invites him to do this, Adam refuses it by using adjunct to refusal strategy. The adjunct to refusal strategy is in a form of pause fillers . It can be pointed out when he says "Oh" before expressing the refusal expression.

Through the analysis, Adam uses positive politeness strategy in uttering refusal expression. He gives reason after expressing it. He orients in positive face, since he shows solidarity to her. He refuses her invitation because he feels Through the analysis, Adam uses positive politeness strategy in uttering refusal expression. He gives reason after expressing it. He orients in positive face, since he shows solidarity to her. He refuses her invitation because he feels