The use of vague language in intercultural conversations in Hong Kong

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Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 81-104

  Cheng, Winnie ^a   Warren, Martin ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 84989384121     PISSN: 01728865     EISSN: 15699730     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1075/eww.22.1.05che     Document Type: Article

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