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PHATIC COMMUNICATION
Presented by:
Erwidiarini Octha C11.2013.01404
Investiati Choirunnisa C11.2014.01539
Phatic Communication
• Phatic communication is popularly
known as small talk, the
nonreferential use of language to
share feelings or establish a mood of
sociability rather than to communicate
information or ideas.
• The ritualized formulas of phatic
communication are generally
intended to attract the attention of
the listener or prolong
communication. Also known as
phatic speech, phatic communion,
phatic language, social tokens,
and chit-chat.
• Phatic communication can
be verbal or non-verbal.
Examples of Phatic
Communication
Verbal
• Receptionists use routine greetings to
begin and end phone conversations.
• Sociologists suggest that making
small talk opens up a social
conversation.
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"How are you?"
"How ya doin'?"
"Have a nice day!"
"Cold enough for you?"
"This train is really crowded."
"What's your sign?"
"What's your major?"
"Do you come here often?"
"Sincerely yours"
"Some weather we're having."
Non-Verbal
• A simple wave is a type of nonverbal phatic communication, as it is
a cliched routine that communicates a
widely-known meaning.
• Non-verbal phatic communication,
such as a handshake, is a good
opening to conversation.
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