Appreciation

Definition

Used when: the source argument is a backchannel/continuer which functions to express slightly more emotional involvement and support than just "uh-huh". Appreciation dialogue acts represent a response to a positive situation.

Examples

(402) Engineer: Copper Gate
(403) Messenger: That's good.
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(403) -- Appreciation --> (402)

The outcome of drawing a card (402) is appreciated by the Messenger in (403).

(386) Pilot: Oh that's good.
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(386) -- Appreciation --> (386)

Self-pointing appreciation can be used when the target is not identifiable as any particular prior slash-unit(s). The true target may be abstract or just not verbalized, e.g. if the speakers are collaborating on a hands-on task.