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Omission or slurring of sounds

Omission of part of a grammatical structure

Starting an utterance, then stopping and repeating or reformulating

Items that don't carry meaning but are inserted to allow time to think

Words that soften a phrase e.g. 'maybe'

Conversation for interpersonal reasons/ socialising

Features that interrupt the flow of talk

Overlapping speech

Body language and other non verbal elements that add meaning

Small talk - has no concrete purpose other than establish relationship