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We study how people understand the communicative intentions of speakers and how this ability develops.

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Why do people gossip?

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Which social cues help us to understand sarcasm?

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What social goals are served by prosocial teasing?

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How does culture shape our appreciation of these speech acts?

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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