Differentiate the two major types of cues used by speakers. How do these cues impact communication?

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should include:
- The two types of cues used by speakers are turn-maintaining and turn-yielding.
- You use turn-maintaining cues to communicate your wish to maintain the role of speaker.
- You use turn-yielding cues to tell the listener you are finished and would like to exchange the role of speaker for that of listener.
- These cues ensure efficiency but also increase likeability during communication.

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