Description
Encounters at the Counter provides an in-depth analysis of the organization of shop interactions from a sociolinguistic perspective. Drawing on authentic conversational data, the authors examine how participants navigate routine commercial exchanges through turn-taking, repair sequences, and collaborative meaning-making.
This volume contributes to interactional sociolinguistics by revealing the complex linguistic practices underlying seemingly simple transactions. The research demonstrates how social relationships, institutional roles, and cultural norms shape communication in retail settings across different languages and cultures.
Part of the Studies in Interactional Sociolinguistics series, this book is essential for researchers and students interested in conversation analysis, applied linguistics, and the sociology of everyday interactions. It offers valuable insights into how language organizes social action in commercial contexts.
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