Maynard-Zimmerman1984
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| BibType | ARTICLE |
| Key | Maynard-Zimmerman1984 |
| Author(s) | Douglas W. Maynard, Don H. Zimmerman |
| Title | Topical talk, ritual and the social organization of relationships |
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| Tag(s) | EMCA, Topic, Relational communication |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Journal | Social Psychology Quarterly |
| Volume | 47 |
| Number | 4 |
| Pages | 301–316 |
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Abstract
This is a study of how acquainted and unacquainted dyads initiated topical talk in an experimental setting in which they were told to "get to know" one another or to "warm up" before they were to debate an assigned topic. Referencing the setting was a device for initiating talk used by both acquainted and unacquainted dyads. When anot doing "setting talk," unacquainted dyads introduced topical talk with announcements that relied upon interpersonal common knowledge. Unacquainted participants utilized "pre-topical sequences." by which they discovered and displayed categorical memberships and activities. Pre-topical sequences are examined in detail for how they allow the in situ negotiation of who will talk and what will be talked about. Pre-topical sequences can also be considered as ritual devices by which autobiographical talk is properly initiated. Setting talk, topical announcements, and pre-topical sequences are involved in the ongoing construction of intimacy and distance in relationship.
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