questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ninjai Jan. 18, 2018, 8:59 p.m. Which communicative function of language serves as small talk and social pleasantries, but don't offer any information of value? emotivephaticconativereferentialThe phatic expression is a communication which serves a social function such as small talk and social pleasantries that don't seek or offer any information of value. For example, greetings such as "hello" and "how are you?" are phatic expressions.NinjaiShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Phatic expression1Very interesting! wikipedia → Phatic expressionreach: rather globallanguagesVotes Acceptable th3pizgat0r +1 Very interesting! Eolia Acceptable misanthrope