... risk the interpersonal relationship of the speakers. To maintain the face of the inviter, the person who refuses the invitation is expected to use many face-saving acts or strategies. Or in other ... and NSs of English, including delaying, showing regret, giving excuses, showing appreciation, blaming the partner, giving an alternative and mixing different ways. Among these, mixing different ... (1997). Refusal strategies of native English speakers in Spanish and in English and of native English speakers in English. Annual Meeting of the Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages. Report...