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Piyush Lalwani
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Sarah has her MBA and now works for a big law firm. While on holiday she bumps into Spike, a onetime childhood classmate. Spike now works at a car assembly plant. They talk about the good old days. Sarah tries to use a few streetwise words, while Spike finds himself editing out some of his favourite swear words. Sarah and Spike show:

A) bilateral speech convergence.
B) that they could be an 'item'.
C) exit behaviour.
D) speech solidarity.

Speech Convergence

Accent or speech style shift towards that of the other person.

Exit Behaviour

Actions individuals take to leave situations or roles that are unsatisfactory, such as quitting a job or ending a relationship.

  • Differentiate between speech styles and their respective social signs.
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