A Simplest Systematics for the Organization of Turn-Taking for Conversation

Abstract

The organization of taking tums to talk is fondamental to conversation,as well as to other speech-exchange Systems. A model for thé turn-takingorganization for conversation is proposed, and is examined for itscompatibility with a list of grossly observable facts about conversation.The résulta of thé examinatîon suggest that, at least, a model forturn-taking in conversation will be characterized as locally mau-aged,party-administered, interactionally controlled, and sensitive torécipient design. Several gênerai conséquences of thé model are explicated,and contrasts are sketched with turn-taking organizations for otherspeech-exchange Systems