This situation represents someone threatening the hearer's negative face. A and B are in the same 9am [[class]].
A (Positive): Is there anything I can do to help? I've been pretty sick recently, too. <<back>>
You Look Sick
Sierra Magnotta
A (Negative): I'm sorry, I hope that didn't come off as offensive.
A: Hey B, what's up? Whoa, you look really tired! Or maybe you just always have bags under your eyes! Are [[you]] [[sick]]?