Dong2020

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Dong2020
BibType ARTICLE
Key Dong2020
Author(s) Boyu Dong, Yaxin Wu
Title Generic solicitude in sequence-initial position as a practice for pre-closing proposals in Mandarin telephone calls
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Tag(s) EMCA, Mandarin, Telephone, Generic solicitude, Closings, Pre-closings
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Year 2020
Language English
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Journal East Asian Pragmatics
Volume 5
Number 3
Pages 393-418
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DOI https://doi.org/10.1558/eap.39605
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Abstract

Based on 200 mundane Mandarin Chinese telephone calls, this article describes the composition of generic solicitude in sequence-initial position in the closing section of telephone calls. Two types of generic solicitude are found, namely, stand-alone generic solicitude and composite generic solicitude. Stand-alone generic solicitudes are found in single unit turns and usually occur in imperatives like Adj + dianr + V. The recipients frequently accept the generic solicitude by displaying minimal response followed by a terminal sequence. Composite generic solicitudes occur in multi-unit turns which include closing components and generic solicitudes. The recipients may accept or reject the pre-closing proposal by way of a composite generic solicitude. The generic solicitude could be expanded by both participants. The article concludes that generic solicitude is a practice for pre-closing proposals in Mandarin telephone calls. Generic solicitudes in the closing section of a telephone call function to establish the closing-relevant environment and reaffirm relationship work. This article contributes to our understanding of the organisation of telephone closings in Mandarin interaction.

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