Iraqi EFL University Students’Strategies of Refusing Others

Abstract

Whenever we enter into a conversation, we often form an attitude towards others’ personality, style, and viewpoints. This is done through the way they use language. One of the important ways in this regard is how to say ‘no’ indirectly when we are unwilling to accept others’ speech. Tactful means to refuse others’ suggestions, invitations, offers…etc. are vital to keep our relations with others on good terms. Hence comes the significance of studying the speech act of refusal.