Phatic Communion: The Art of Meaningless Talk
Why do we ask "How are you?" when we rarely expect an honest answer? This blog post explores Bronisลaw Malinowski's concept of "Phatic Communion"โspeech designed to bond rather than inform.…
Tag: greetings
When Did “Hello” Become the Standard Greeting?
"Hello" is so common we rarely question its origin, but it wasn't always our go-to greeting. This now-ubiquitous word exploded in popularity due to the invention of the telephone and…