Asking Permission 1.Agree, with condition 2.Agree, tell shortcoming 3.Decline, tell why 4.Decline, suggest other solution 5.Hedge Signer A: My lawn-mower broke, it refuses to start, do you mind if I borrow yours? Signer B: Today I plan to use it, but tomorrow would be okay. Signer A: Fine Thank-you. See you tomorrow

Asking Permission 1.Agree, with condition 2.Agree, tell shortcoming 3.Decline, tell why 4.Decline, suggest other solution 5.Hedge Signer A: My lawn-mower broke, it refuses to start, do you mind if I borrow yours? Signer B: That’s fine, but I must inform you that it doesn’t have a bag. Signer A: That’s fine, I’ll buy one. Thanks!

Asking Permission 1.Agree, with condition 2.Agree, tell shortcoming 3.Decline, tell why 4.Decline, suggest other solution 5.Hedge Signer A: My lawn-mower broke, it refuses to start, do you mind if I borrow yours? Signer B: Sorry, someone else has already borrowed it. When they return it, I will let you know. Signer A: Fine Thank-you

Asking Permission 1.Agree, with condition 2.Agree, tell shortcoming 3.Decline, tell why 4.Decline, suggest other solution 5.Hedge Signer A: My lawn-mower broke, it refuses to start, do you mind if I borrow yours? Signer B: Mine is also broken. I borrowed my friends. I’m sure he would be happy to let you borrow it. Why don’t you ask him. Signer A: Okay. I’ll ask him and let you know. Thank-you

Asking Permission 1.Agree, with condition 2.Agree, tell shortcoming 3.Decline, tell why 4.Decline, suggest other solution 5.Hedge Signer A: My lawn-mower broke, it refuses to start, do you mind if I borrow yours? Signer B: Well…my lawn mower is old and isn’t very good. It’s really hard to mow. Signer A: O-K Thanks