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Conversation  Principles  Disclosure Everyday Conversations: Part 3

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Everyday Conversations  Small Talk ◦ Topics ◦ Guidelines

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Everyday Conversations  Excuses & Apologies

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Excuses  Purpose / Motive

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Excuses Types It wasn’t so I didn’t do it Yes, but bad (denial) (situation) (justification)

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Excuses  What makesan excuse good or bad?  Guidelines

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Apologies  How is an apology different?

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Apologies Differences It WAS I DID do it No “buts” wrong

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Apologies  When areapologies better than excuses?  Guidelines

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Everyday Conversations Complimenting • Unqualified or qualified • Backhanded compliments • Guidelines for giving • Accepting compliments

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Everyday Conversations Advice • Reasons people seek advice • Meta-advice • Guidelines for giving

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