The Delicacy of Social Relationships: How Seemingly Small Choices In Formulating Talk Can Have Large Consequences For Relationships

Author

Paige Clairmont, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Date of Award

Spring 2012

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

COLA

Department

Communication

Program or Major

Business Applications

First Advisor

Danielle Pillet-Shore

Abstract

This thesis demonstrates that relationships are constantly being reproduced in every moment of interaction. Talk is the way relationships are reproduced, thus both relationships and talk are dependent on one another. The following analysis discusses four distinct aspects of social action: (1) preference organization, (2) taboo talk, (3) laughter, and (4) repair.

Recommended Citation

Clairmont, Paige, "The Delicacy of Social Relationships: How Seemingly Small Choices In Formulating Talk Can Have Large Consequences For Relationships" (2012). Honors Theses and Capstones. 38.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/38