Occupation

Question 1

What is Drew and Heritage’s Theory?

Answer 1

Identified key differences in everyday conversation and workplace talk; goal orientation is key, turn taking, structure, asymmetry and professional lexis.

Question 2

What is Koester’s Theory?

Answer 2

Phatic Talk and Banter is necessary to build rapports and keep the work place going.

Question 3

What is Baxter’s Theory?

Answer 3

Conducted an 18 month study and found that women were more self-deprecating when presenting to a male audience.