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Conventional Closing

Definition​

Used when: the source argument:

  • is a phrase conventionally used in a dialog closing or used to dismiss the addressee (e.g., "Good-Bye")
  • gives up the turn or initiative of the conversation or the current thread from the speaker themselves.

Examples​

(925) TK: ok see you on thursday :)
(926) gw4s: see you then :)
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(926) -- ConventionalClosing --> (925)

A conventional good bye, such as 'see you then'.

<in a collaborative board game: Forbidden Island>

(115) Pilot: And then
(116) Pilot: Guess that's it.
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(116) -- ConventionalClosing --> (115)

The Pilot surrenders the conversational floor by ending their turn.