Cultural Differences in Responding to Thanks Quiz

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Which of the following best describes an adjacency pair?

A single utterance by one speaker
Two utterances by the same speaker
Two utterances by two speakers (correct)
Multiple utterances by multiple speakers

What is the purpose of an adjacency pair?

To interrupt the flow of conversation
To confuse listeners
To show off one's language skills
To demonstrate turn-taking in conversation (correct)

What is the first-pair part of an adjacency pair?

The second utterance by the second speaker
The first utterance by the first speaker (correct)
The first utterance by the second speaker
The second utterance by the first speaker

Do adjacency pairs exist in every language?

Yes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Are adjacency pairs consciously contributed by speakers?

It depends on the speaker (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge for a person learning a language not native to them in regards to adjacency pairs?

They may not understand the cultural context behind the adjacency pairs (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what type of communication are adjacency pairs most commonly found?

Single conversation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases is most commonly associated with American English speakers?

My pleasure (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what context do British English speakers often omit a response to 'thanks'?

Informal settings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the adjacency pair 'thank you' followed by an acknowledgement of gratitude' indicate?

Socioeconomic status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is topic bounding in conversational exchanges?

The initiation of a new topic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evaluative three-part interchange in education settings?

To evaluate students' responses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of service acts are most susceptible to 'thank you' comments from customers in restaurants with high and mid-socioeconomic levels?

Non-verbal acts of service (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be falsely indicated in conversational transcripts?

The third part of a three-part interchange (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of adjacency pairs in conversation?

To show that both speakers are finished with the conversation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of an adjacency pair in English?

A question and an answer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to reply politely to the greeting 'How are you'?

It is a sign of bad manners or an unwillingness to converse (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of an adjacency pair in a restaurant setting?

'Thank you' followed by a response eliciting acceptance of the gratitude displayed by the 'thank you' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of adjacency pairs in restaurants?

They may act as an indicator of varying demographic elements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of an adjacency pair for a complaint?

Complaint followed by excuse/remedy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failing to establish an adjacency pair in conversation?

The silence of one speaker may be never filled by the second speaker, or filled incorrectly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an adjacency pair?

A pair of questions and answers that follow a specific pattern (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the evaluative three-part interchange in a classroom setting?

A conversation between a teacher and a student that involves evaluation of the student's work (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a teacher asks a question for which they don't know the answer?

The teacher will lose the ability to contribute to the conversation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of recognition of acceptability in a three-part interchange?

Where are you going? (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of topic bounding in a three-part interchange?

Can you look this over? (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evaluative three-part interchange in a classroom setting?

To facilitate communication and feedback between the teacher and student (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is conversation analysis?

The study of how people use language in social interactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is pragmatics?

The study of the social context of language use (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a speech act?

An utterance that performs a function in communication (C) Signup and view all the answers