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In conversation analysis, term referring to the fact that—in their choice of verbal and non-verbal devices (e.g. gazing)—speakers orient themselves towards the expectations of the listeners. Thus, turns are constructed interactively. For excellent examples, see Goodwin (1979, 1981).
References
Goodwin, C. 1979. The interactive construction of a sentence in natural conversation.
In G.Psathas (ed.), Everyday language. New York. 97–122.
——1981. Conversational organization. New York.
Sacks, H., E.Schegloff, and G.Jefferson. 1974. A simplest systematics for the organisation of turn-taking for conversation. Lg 50. 696–735.
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