In order to talk to each other versus talking past one another,we often setup our conversations such that it is easy for our listener to understand the intended message.Doing so is making use of ___.
A)metaphors
B)cooperative principles
C)indirect requests
D)speech acts

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Cooperative principles refer to the idea that in communication, speakers should strive to be informative, truthful, relevant, and clear. By employing these principles, speakers can ensure that their messages are effectively received by their listeners, rather than talking past them. Therefore, setting up conversations to be easily understood by listeners is one way of employing cooperative principles in communication. Metaphors, indirect requests, and speech acts are all other concepts related to communication but are not specifically relevant to the idea of talking to someone versus talking past them.

In Order to Talk to Each Other Versus Talking Past