1. self-introduction

Relationship between participants:

Dialogues are based on relationships prevailing in a family or in a society.

2.1.The relationship can be formal, semi-formal or informal. They are categorized as given below:



FORMAL CONVERSATION

1. 
   Strangers
   
2. 
   Officials- government and private organizations
   
3. 
   Superiors - working place
   
4. 
   Acquaintances(those whom you already met but not intimate)
   

SEMI - FORMAL CONVERSATION

1. 
   Elders of the community / public figures
   
2. 
   Colleagues - work place - but not intimate
   
3. 
   Friends - not intimate
   
4. 
   Relatives - distant by relationship and contact
   
5. 
   Relatives - immediate by relationship but distant by contact
   
6. 
   Neighbours - not intimate
   

INFORMAL CONVERSATION

1. 
   Friends
   
2. 
   Relatives
   
3. 
   Neighbours intimate by contact
   
4. 
   Collegues
   

• 
  In formal conversations, speak only what is essential or unavoidable. The amount of
  

content will be minimal. The language should be polite and respectful.

• 
  In semi-formal conversations, the language should be limited and still be polite and
  

respectful as it is a conversation with colleagues, friends and neighbours whom we

may not feel free.

• 
  In informal conversations, the intimacy level is high. There is no need to be formal,
  

polite or respectful.


The level of intimacy between you and the other persons will shape what you will say and how you will say it, be it oral or written communication.