ABSTRACT
Ordinary social conversation between two people can range quite widely over a variety of issues. For example, you may meet a friend unexpectedly whom you have not seen for a while and you may begin your conversation by enquiring about each other’s health. This might lead you to comment on the fact that you went to your doctor recently and that your family physician does not have a waiting list. Your friend might take up the issue of waiting lists and then tell you that he has applied to a local college, but has been placed on the waiting list. You may then ask how he hopes this course will help his career to which he may respond by telling you about his concern for his job due to the economic recession. You may then tell him about your financial problems which may lead to a discussion about the British economy. You may then go on to discussing politicians who cannot be trusted which may in turn lead to a conversation of the meaning of trust, etc.
