Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Phatic Speech.
Phatic Speech - as a noun
Conversational speech used to communicate sociability more than information
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phatic communicationExample Sentences
"In a formal setting, people often engage in phatic speech to initiate social interaction."
"The exchange of phatic speech can help establish rapport between strangers."
"During small talk, individuals often rely on phatic speech to maintain conversation flow."
"In some cultures, phatic speech plays a crucial role in daily greetings and pleasantries."
"When meeting someone for the first time, people often rely on phatic speech to break the ice."
