The Influence of Discourse Participation Styles on Marginalization in Intercultural Meetings

Josef Williamson Daito Bunka University

Abstract

The problem of discourse marginalization in intercultural meetings is usually attributed to linguistic or pragmatic shortcomings of marginalized second language English speakers who are seen as either “learners,” in contrast to first-language English speakers, as uncommunicative, or even as professionally incompetent. The influence of culturally oriented participation styles, distinct patterns of turn-taking behavior, has so far not been considered as a contributing factor. The present study examines intercultural meeting discourse and reveals how diverse participation styles can lead to marginalization. Pedagogical implications are discussed.

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Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
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2025-01-24
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10.1177/23294906241312233
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