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This paper makes attempts to introduce Coupland et al s research results from three aspects: studies of the definitions of small talk,studies of small talk in mundane conversation,studies of small talk at work.

本文根据Coupland等学者的研究成果,着重分析闲谈的定义及其在日常会话和工作话语中的社会功能。

First, it describes the social functions and sequences of formulaic language, telephone openings and small talks.

先简述套语、电话开场、闲谈的社会功能和序列结构,然后探讨它们的分析模式,最后评述会话开场静态研究的特点和局限,并提出一些建议。