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Peer reviewedGibbs, Raymond W., Jr. – Journal of Memory and Language, 1986
Explores the hypothesis that speakers formulate their requests to anticipate the potential obstacles (ability, willingness, possession of the object desired, etc.) which hinder addressees in complying with requests and that the comprehension of these requests depends on how well speakers formulate them. (SED)
Descriptors: College Students, Interpersonal Communication, Language Patterns, Linguistic Theory
