Getting Acquainted in Conversation. a Study of Initial Interactions.

Pragmatics & Beyond New Series #64

by Jan Svennevig

What makes a 'getting acquainted' a recognizable conversational activity, and how are interpersonal relationships established in a first conversation? This book presents a theoretical framework for the study of relationship management in conversation and

Genres: Linguistics

398 pages, ebook

First published February 15, 2000