The working papers contained in this volume include the following: "Intercultural Communication and the Analysis of Conversation" (Nessa Wolfson); "Methods of Inquiry into Cultural Expression in Speech Behavior" (Ruth Benander); "'I Really Like Your Lifestyle': ESL Learners Learning How to Compliment" (Kristine Billmyer); "'Your Eye is Sparkling': Formulaic Expressions and Routines in Turkish" (Seran Dogancay); "Misunderstood Efforts and Missed Opportunities: An Examination of EFL in Japan" (Yoshiko Okushi); and "Discourse Marking and Elaboration and the Comprehensibility of Second Language Speakers" (Jessica Williams). (MSE)