Much social talk, (36) from casual conversation to formal (37) speech has an aim other than to convey information or to achieve agreement on disputed issues. Individuals talk and listen to one (38) , in part simply to enhance sociability--to (39) their enjoyment in being together. Sometimes this is called speech to entertain, but this traditional label has (40) been very satisfactory. Social talk serves a more important function (41) merely to pass time (42) .
A great deal of the (43) and the listening that occurs (44) casual circumstances may seem to be (45) , in the sense that the discourse is relaxed, relatively formless, and expressive of strong and intimate feelings. (46) , such speaking and listening are highly valued. Normal individuals dread being deprived (47) companionship. If required to be (48) for a time, they may mm on the (49) or television, not to learn someth
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Cottonville is a new prison specially designed for women criminals in Scotland. The 226 prisoners there live in small units of 7 rooms. There is a kitchen where they cook their own meals and a lounge with fitted carpet and armchairs. The "wake up, wake up" call by loudspeakers at 7:00 every morning is followed by a music program which creates the atmosphere of a holiday camp. During the day, most of the prisoners are employed in 3 workshops, making toys or clothing. Their earnings up to 90 pennies a week can be spent in the prison shop. The gymnasium, which also acts as a cinema and concert hall, has facilities for table tennis, basketball and dancing. Prisoners, particularly those of long sentences are encouraged to be independent and take responsibility for themselves and others. This is in many ways much more demanding than simply serving time. Just as the deputy governor of this prison once said, "We try to preserve the prisoners’ self-respect as much as
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