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In linguistics, a phatic expression is one whose only function is to perform a social task, as opposed to conveying information.[1] The term was coined by anthropologist Bronisaw Malinowski in the early 1900s. For example, you're welcome is not intended to convey the message that the... more

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Rated by Redrosas94 on Oct 17, 4:30pm

ahah interesting
Reviewed by civver on Jul 21, 9:08pm

Aka, pleasantries.
Rated by Ceal on Jul 18, 9:01am

far be it for me to ever thumb-up anything wiki, but this is a welcomed piece. thank you, CIIR
Rated by beatlebuddha on Jul 17, 6:59pm

I wish they could have incorporated this term just once into a discussion on Seinfeld.
Rated by dylweed on Jul 17, 1:07pm

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Rated by bb1984 on Jul 17, 7:42am

I never quite understood "how are you?".
Rated by Simsfanatique on Jul 17, 6:51am

I'm STUMBLING, I'm not looking for a lesson on the finer points of the english language.
Rated by 80sBaby on Jul 16, 11:18pm

I can't shake this term... I adore these type of words. English bro.. english

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