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The Unwritten Rules of Turn-Taking: How Conversation Analysis Deconstructs Our Daily Chats

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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 unwritten rules. This post deconstructs the hidden linguistic dance of turn-taking, from the subtle power of a pause to the intricate signals we use to yield the floor.