Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Acknowledgements vii
4. Transcription symbols ix
5. 1. Introduction 1
6. 2. The establishment of interpersonal relations in conversation 7
7. 3. Methods for analyzing conversation 63
8. 4. The self-presentational sequence 91
9. 5. Topic introduction 163
10. 6. Side sequences and the establishment of common ground 257
11. 7. Routine, variation, and success in first conversations 317
12. 8. Conclusion 333
13. Appendices 339
14. Notes 357
15. References 363
16. Subject Index 377
17. Author Index 381