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

Authors

• Paige Clairmont, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Date Completed

Spring 2012

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.

First Advisor

Danielle Pillet-Shore

College or School

COLA

Department or Program

Business Applications

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