Adjacency Pairs

 13.Instruction ⇨ Compliance or Resistance

Instruction Expression	Compliance Expression	Resistance Expression
Please submit your assignment by Friday.	Understood, I'll have it submitted by Friday.	I'm not sure I can complete it by Friday.
Could you send me the updated document?	Sure, I'll send it over shortly.	I don't have the updated version yet.
Please call me when you arrive.	Absolutely, I'll call you as soon as I get there.	I might be unable to call immediately.
Kindly turn off your mobile phone during the meeting.	Okay, I'll turn it off now.	I really need to keep it on for urgent matters.
Ensure that you review the contract carefully.	I will review it thoroughly.	I may need some assistance understanding certain parts.
Follow the instructions in the manual.	Understood, I'll follow them closely.	I'm not sure I can adhere to every instruction as written.
Complete the safety training by the end of the day.	I'll make sure to complete it on time.	I'm struggling to find time to complete the training today.
Clean your workspace before leaving.	Sure, I'll tidy up before I leave.	I have a lot of work left; can I clean it later?
Please update your profile details.	I'll update them right away.	I don't think it's necessary at the moment.
Take a seat and wait for your turn.	Alright, I'll wait here.	I'm in a hurry; can I wait outside instead?
Submit your feedback by tomorrow morning.	I'll provide my feedback by tomorrow morning.	I'm not comfortable sharing feedback so soon.
Stick to the agenda during the meeting.	Got it, I'll stick to the planned topics.	I might need to bring up additional points if necessary.

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