PHATIC COMMUNICATION

(noun)

There is 1 meaning of the phrase Phatic Communication.

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"In some cultures, phatic communication is an important aspect of everyday greetings and interactions."

"During a conversation, people may engage in phatic communication to maintain a comfortable and friendly atmosphere."

"In online chatrooms, people often use phatic communication to initiate conversations or establish rapport."

"One example of phatic communication is saying "how are you?" as a form of greeting."

"In customer service, employees may use phatic communication to make customers feel valued and appreciated."