Category Archives: Conversation Analysis

Hello and Hello are different

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Dr Jean Pain

We all have bits of talk that we have picked up from listening to the people around us. They are so familiar to us that we don’t have to think about them or their meaning. A lot of this phatic … Continue reading →

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Is Talking Good For You?

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Dr Jean Pain

We take talking for granted because, most of the time, it seems to flow easily from our lips without our having to think about it. In fact there is a lot going on in conversation of which we are not … Continue reading →

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Conversation Analysis

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Dr Jean Pain

We talk to each other without being aware of what we are doing. As a result what goes on in conversations can be a major cause of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and above all a lack of mutually useful cooperation. This … Continue reading →

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