Sequential and interpersonal aspects of English and Greek answering machine messages

The paper studies the genre of answering machine messages (AMMs) in English and Greek from a comparative linguistic perspective. analysis extensive data both languages shows that length most AMMs is restricted (25 to 30 words) related gender caller rather than language used. It also found follow same generic pattern, consisting three main phases (opening, body closing) their sub-parts. Messages two mainly differ with respect optional obligatory parts they allow respective order within particular signals Thus, pattern for can be established across as emerges use specific sequential relations. At time, show central interpersonal concern creating dialogic sphere communication by incorporating absent recipient’s participation. Sequential patterns this are thus intimately interrelated aspects communication.