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  2. Small talk - Wikipedia

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    Small talk is an informal type of discourse that does not cover any functional topics of conversation or any transactions that need to be addressed. [1] In essence, it is polite and standard conversation about unimportant things. [2]

  3. Tag question - Wikipedia

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    A tag question is a construction in which an interrogative element is added to a declarative or an imperative clause. The resulting speech act comprises an assertion paired with a request for confirmation.

  4. Colloquialism - Wikipedia

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    Colloquialism (also called colloquial language, everyday language, or general parlance) is the linguistic style used for casual (informal) communication.It is the most common functional style of speech, the idiom normally employed in conversation and other informal contexts. [1]

  5. Phatic expression - Wikipedia

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    In linguistics, a phatic expression (English: / ˈ f æ t ɪ k /, FAT-ik) is a communication which primarily serves to establish or maintain social relationships.In other words, phatic expressions have mostly socio-pragmatic rather than semantic functions.

  6. Text and conversation theory - Wikipedia

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    Giddens’ theory has been adapted to the field of communication, particularly organizational communication; specifically, how and why structural changes are possible and the duality of formal and informal communication. This theory is based on concepts of structure and agency. structure is defined as rules and resources of an organization ...

  7. Change your reply-to address in AOL Mail - AOL Help

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    By default, when you send someone an email and they click Reply, the email address you sent the message from will get their reply. Change this behavior so that when they reply, their message will be delivered to a different address that you choose. Add a new reply-to address

  8. Essay - Wikipedia

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    Essays have been sub-classified as formal and informal: formal essays are characterized by "serious purpose, dignity, logical organization, length," whereas the informal essay is characterized by "the personal element (self-revelation, individual tastes and experiences, confidential manner), humor, graceful style, rambling structure ...

  9. M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her ... - AOL

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    Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her predecessor resigned amid a corruption scandal, has died. She was 78.