Language and Technology

Over the years, Technology has progressed rapidly. Therefore, we must adapt our modern day language in order to accommodate this rapid change.
Some theories about technology are;

Grice's Maxims (1975)

Maxim of Quantity - Do not say too much or too little in a conversation.

Maxim of Quality - Be truthful when speaking.

Maxim of Relevance - Keep to the point and to not evade the question.

Maxim of Manner - Speak in a clear and orderly way.

Shlegoff's canonical sequence (1986)

1) Summons/ answer. - opens the channel of communication.

2) Identification/ recognition. - not needed for Face-to-face.

3) Greetings sequence.

Gile's Accommodation Theory

Convergence-move speech closer to other person downward to upward Divergence-Move speech style further away from other person