Direct vs indirect language
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You see cookies on the kitchen bench for the family to share, You say "I want a cookie"
Direct
You see cookies on the kitchen bench for the family to share, You ask "Do you think we could share the cookies now?"
Indirect
Your friend suggests playing a game that you don't enjoy, You say "I don't want to play that game."
Direct
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