The Universality of Conversational Postulates.

Keenan, Elinor Ochs

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Universality of Conversational Postulates

Keenan, Elinor Ochs

Language in Society, 5, 1, 67-80, Apr 76

Grice's analysis of conversational maxims and implications is examined in the light of Malagasy language and ways of speaking. A cultural contrast in primary assumptions is described. (Author/RM)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Language Universals, Language Usage, Linguistic Theory, Malagasy, Social Environment, Social Influences, Sociolinguistics

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