Gile's Accomodation Theory Flashcards
1
Q
what is the theory?
A
When we speak to another person we adapt our speech to accommodate them subconsciously.
2
Q
How would someone accommodate their language to make it more like theirs?(3)
A
Strength of accent
Choice of expressions
Choice of fillers
3
Q
What is accommodation
A
process of adapting one’s speech to make it more or less similar to that of the other conversation participants
4
Q
what is convergence
A
when a person’s speech patterns become more like the other persons
