The Journal of Pragmatics – A Special Issue
Pragmatics is the study of how people produce and interpret language in context. It’s the kind of knowledge that allows us to politely hedge a request or negotiate turn-taking norms in conversation, and navigate ambiguity in context. Effective communication is…
How to Market a Casino
A casino is a place where people can play various games of chance for real money. It also offers luxurious accommodations, dining options and live entertainment. There are many different kinds of casino games, including card games, roulette and slot…
How to Design a Toggle
The toggle is a user interface element that allows users to set preferences, state of system functionalities, or other types of information. It is the preferred method of adjusting settings on mobile devices as it takes up less screen estate…
Pragmatic Philosophy
Pragmatic is a philosophical concept that focuses on how words are used in conversation. Its main tenet is that the meaning of a statement is not inherent in the words themselves, but rather determined by their use within context. Pragmatics…
Why Use a Toggle?
Toggle is an HTML control element that enables users to update settings, preferences, and other types of information. As long as the toggle has a clear purpose, is simple to use, and provides immediate results, it can be a great…
What You Need to Know About Casino Gambling
Casinos are designed to stimulate and entice visitors to gamble. They use lights, noise, and a hypnotic scent to make people stay longer and play more. They also encourage their customers to stay by offering them free food and drinks….
How to Win at a Casino
A casino is a gambling establishment that offers various types of chance-based games, including slot machines and table games like poker and blackjack. The establishments also offer entertainment shows and sometimes dining services. Patrons can use cash or paper tickets…
What is Pragmatics?
Pragmatics is the study of what people say, and how they say it, in order to understand their communicative intent. It is a broad field that encompasses the theory of meaning and understanding, speech act theory, politeness, and conversational implicature….
What Is a Togle?
A toggle is a control that either sets something to be on or off. In software applications it can mean that a feature is activated or deactivated or that the program is running in a particular mode such as debugging…
What Is a Casino?
A casino, or gambling house, is a place where people can take chances on various types of games of chance, such as poker, blackjack, and roulette. These establishments are often combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops, cruise ships, and other…