Explain how relationships regulate verbal communication.

What will be an ideal response?

Words and phrases are influenced by relationships. “Have a nice day,” when said by a cashier at the local grocery store, does not have the same meaning as when uttered by a spouse or loved one. The more familiar one person is to another, the more meaning and intention is linked to the words spoken. Relationships are tied to shared knowledge.

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