Function Analysis of Conversation about Calling off an Event


Jack: What do you think? (Checking)

Ichiro: Well, you never know with the weather on Fuji. Even on a perfectly clear day, suddenly, whoosh, the clouds sweep up and you can't see a thing. (Expressing Doubt)

Jack: I don't mind cloud. (Countering)

Ichiro: Did you hear the weather report? Storms. Lightning. Strong winds. Everything. (Emphasizing)

Jack: Hmm. (Expressing Doubt) I never believe the weather reports but storms? (Expressing Disappointment) And all day? (Checking)

Ichiro: Outlook for Thursday is the same. (Emphasizing)

Jack: Maybe we'd better call it off. (Suggesting)

Ichiro: I think so. It'd be a miserable climb. (Agreeing)

Jack: Pity. (Expressing Disappointment) Oh well, there's always next year. (Expressing Acceptance)
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