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Everyday Talk: Building and Reflecting Identities by Karen Tracy and Jessica S. Robles
What is conversation? Far more than a simple exchange of words. This book reveals how the nuances of speech—tone, pitch, pauses, and accents—reflect who we are and the nature of our relationships. Tracy and Robles guide readers on what to observe in talk to uncover identity, and what to monitor to avoid revealing unwanted information about ourselves.
Blending rhetorical and cultural approaches with close analysis of conversational details, the authors provide numerous examples showing that talk is a primary means through which people construct their identities and relationships. The book is systematic in its approach and broad in scope, with vivid examples and accessible language that enhance understanding.
Primarily aimed at specialists in linguistics, communication, and philology, this work also serves anyone seeking to transform everyday conversation into a powerful tool for self-presentation and building effective relationships.