英汉寒暄语对比研究englishversion.ppt

A contrastive study of the phatic communion in English and Chinese （英汉寒暄语对比研究） contents Introduction (definition, origin) Purpose Content patterns (5 categories) Conversational patterns (2 moves) Conclusion References Introduction (definition, origin,) Phatic communion is an informal type of discourse that does not cover any functional topics of conversation or any transactions that need to be addressed. The phenomenon of phatic communion was initially studied in 1923 by Bronislaw Malinowski. The ability to conduct phatic communion is a social skills. Purpose In spite of seeming to have little useful purpose, phatic communion is a bonding ritual and a strategy for managing interpersonal distance. It serves many functions in helping to define the relationships between friends, work colleagues, and new acquaintances. In particular, it helps new acquaintances to explore and categorize each others social position. phatic communion At the Beginning of A conversation At the End of A conversation As a Space filler Acquaintances -–-to build gentle introduction before engaging in more functional topics of conversation. New acquaintances --- to show that they have friendly intentions and desire some sort of positive interaction. At the beginning of a conversation Suddenly ending an exchange may risk appearing to reject the other person. to mitigate the rejection, affirm the relationship between the two people, and soften the parting. At the end of a conversation In many cultures, silences between two people are usually considered uncomfortable. To reduce tension until a more substantial subject arises. As a space filler two colleagues who pass each other in a corridor: Dave?: Morning, Jane. Jane?: Oh, morning, Dave, how are you? Dave?: Fine, thanks. Have a good weekend? Jane?: Yes, thanks. Catch you later. Dave?: OK, see you. Content Patterns 问候式（greeting） A: Hello, Mary. B: Hello, John. 传统意会型问候 “上哪去呀?” “吃过饭了吗?” “怎么这么忙啊?” 古典型问候 “