The Power of “Um”: Decoding Filler Words
Often dismissed as verbal stumbles, filler words like "um," "like," or "pues" are far more than just speech errors. They are sophisticated linguistic tools that help us manage conversations, signal…
Tag: turn-taking
The Unwritten Rules of Turn-Taking: How Conversation Analysis Deconstructs Our Daily Chats
Ever wonder how we know exactly when to speak in a conversation? The field of Conversation Analysis reveals that our seemingly effortless chats are governed by a complex set of…