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Peer reviewedGibbs, Raymond W., Jr.; Delaney, Suzanne M. – Discourse Processes, 1987
Discusses three studies which show that the first two of J. Searle's conditions are extremely important to maintain if a promise is to be made or understood. Supports the idea that promises do not by themselves obligate a speaker but are used to reaffirm previously existing, and often unstated, obligations. (NKA)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship, Language Patterns, Language Research
