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PHATIC COMMUNICATION

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Phatic Communication.

Phatic Communication - as a noun

Conversational speech used to communicate sociability more than information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phatic speech

Example Sentences

"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."
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