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Close people tent to call us by our name While not-close people call us by our title or last name

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Different styles within an interview

The choice of style does not depend only on the addressee

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The standard variants mark reading style rather than social group membership

The choice between vernacular and standard variants is influenced by social context

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The degree of social distance is influenced by age, gender, social roles, and so on.

The more we know someone the more casual and relaxed we will talk

Addressee as an influence of style