Small Talk in English and Armenian

Authors

  • Ani Vanyan Chair of English Language 2, Yerevan State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/AFA/2017.13.1-2.059

Keywords:

small talk, phatic communication, phaticity, “How are you” utterances, conversational move

Abstract

The present article is aimed at presenting an analysis of the pragmatic functions of small talk in the light of general principles of linguistics in order to explore phatic communication (a verbal communication between a speaker and a hearer to maintain social relationship) between the interlocutors in English and Armenian languages. The investigation of the cases under study shows that the functions and ways of expressing small talk have not only gender differences, but also cultural peculiarities. Phatic utterances may also serve as markers of interlocutors’ gender, education, age and social status. In general, the use and avoidance of phatic cues in conversations affect the contact and relations between the interlocutors.

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Published

2017-10-16

How to Cite

Vanyan, A. (2017). Small Talk in English and Armenian. Armenian Folia Anglistika, 13(1-2 (17), 59–68. https://doi.org/10.46991/AFA/2017.13.1-2.059

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Section

Linguistics