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1. A presentation on Grice’s Maxims

2. Presenter Md. Mahbub Siddiqee Id: 1162010

3. Grice’s Maxims

4. We maintain some principles in a conversation ‘Co-operative Principle’ by Paul Grice (1975) Four principles/maxims

5. Maxim of Quality A: Why did you come late? B: Because of traffic ( lying ).

6. B could have answered: Because I was not able to get up early. ( truth )

7. According to Maxim of Quality: Do not say what you believe to be false. Do not say that for which you lack adequate evidence

8. Maxim of Quantity A: Who is your favorite writer? B: Edgar Allan Poe

9. Well, I’m sure, you know that I read lots of books. But, in case of my favorite, um… it’s Edgar Allan Poe.

10. Maxim of Quantity Says: Do not make your contribution more informative than is required. Make your contribution as informative as is required

11. Maxim of Relation A: Can you please lend me some money? B: Oh, it’s too hot today.

12. Maxim of Relevance A: Is he handsome? B: He’s kind.

13. So- Be relevant

14. Maxim of Manner A(over phone): How can I meet you quickly? B: Run, and get a bus.

15. If B would say: Get a bus, and run!

16. Maxim of Manner advises: Be orderly. Avoid obscurity of expression. Avoid ambiguity. Be brief (avoid unnecessary prolixity).

17. Flouting or Exploitation Violation of the maxims for the sake of smooth communication

18. Flouting of Quality A: Do you have a ballpen? B: I don’t have one.

19. Flouting of Quantity A: Can we have a cup of tea? B: Sure. We may have something more if you want.

20. Flouting of Relevance Mother: Have you done your homework? Sun: My bicycle is broken, mom.

21. Flouting of Manner Wife: Good morning, class! Husband: Uy! Good morning dira, sir!

22. Grice’s Maxims and the floutings both may seem necessary depending on the type of conversation. So, for a better conversation the most important thing is your knack, i.e. how you can handle the situation.

23. Thank you