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11. “… a gap exists between theoretical principle and realistic
practice, and caution is advised. A similar gap exists in language –
what Ukrainians say and what they actually mean.” (p.279).

12. “Ukrainians are not puzzled by that great Russian question, “Are
we Asian or European?” For Ukrainians, especially in the western
part of the country, the question does not exist. They have always
known that they are Europeans.” (p.288).

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Text 5

CONVERSATIONAL PATTERNS

In her book You Just Don't Understand, the sociolinguistic
researcher Deborah Tannen discusses the notion that people from
some cultures value "high involvement" conversation patterns, while
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others value "high considerateness" patterns . Many people from
cultures that prefer "high involvement" styles tend to:
1. to talk more;
2. interrupt more;
3. expect to be interrupted;
4. talk more loudly at times;
5. talk more quickly;
6. enjoy arguments;
7. think that others are not interested if they are not ready to engage
in a heated discussion.
On the other hand, people from cultures that favor "high
considerateness" styles tend to:
1. speak one at a time;
2. use polite listening sounds;
3. refrain from interrupting;
4. give plenty of positive and respectful responses to their
conversational partners.

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Tannen D. You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation. -
New York: Ballantine Books, 1990, p.196

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