Choose one of the cards below and say something with that function to your partner. They should reply and then guess whether it is a true or imaginary apology, request etc.
| Thank | Apologize | Criticize | Give permission |
| Invite | Ask for permission | Give bad news | Give good news |
| Request | Give opinion | Compliment | Give advice |
| Complain | Encourage | Offer | Ask for information |
| Thank | Apologize | Criticize | Give permission |
| Invite | Ask for permission | Give bad news | Give good news |
| Request | Give opinion | Compliment | Give advice |
| Complain | Encourage | Offer | Ask for information |
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