Table 2.

Target Utterances used in Experiment 1

Assertives
Speech Act	Utterance
Agree:	You=re right. It=s wrong to experiment on animals.
Blame:	It=s all Mary=s fault.
Remind:	Don=t forget to go to your dentist appointment today.
Guess:	I don=t really know, but would estimate around $100.
Deny:	I did not take your chainsaw.
Correct:	The proper way is to ask by saying Awhy aren=t we going to the park today.@
Introduce:	Brad, this is my friend Charles
Excuse:	I have not been feeling well.
Expressives
Thank:	I appreciate your help so much. I couldn=t have done it without you.
Apologize:	I=m so sorry that I ruined your shirt.
Complain:	I can=t believe they raised their rates again. Cable just keeps on getting more and more expensive.
Brag:	Fantastic. I caught a bigger fish than anyone else. I was super happy.
Congratulate:	That=s awesome. I=m so happy for you.
Compliment:	I like your coat.
Directives
Warn:	Watch out, there=s a lot of cops around. I almost got caught speeding.
Encourage:	Don=t stop now. You can do it.
Beg:	Please, please, please let me play. I will do anything you want me to do.
Demand:	The bank must pay for the fee.
Ask:	What time is it?
Invite:	Would you like to come over for dinner tomorrow night?
Commissives
Threaten:	If you don=t stop I=ll tell your parents and you=ll be grounded.
Promise:	I swear I will be neater after the weekend.
Offer:	If you need some help, just give me a call.
Reassure:	I want to make sure you know that we're definitely not moving. We're stayingm right here.