phatic communion is a cultural concept which differs across cultures. according to hofstede (2001), the u.s. tends to have individualistic culture; however, asian countries tend to have collectivistic cultures. these cultures view phatic communion differently. in individualistic cultures like u.s., phatic communion reflects speakers’ socio-cultural relationships in conversations. to see whether...
Reactions of Meldrum's acid and its derivatives in view of their application in synthesis of diaminofurans,ketenimines, amidoesters, triamides, and diionic compounds, observed during the last decade in our laboratory,are reviewed.
