phatic communication

/ˌfædɪk kəˈmjunəˌkeɪʃən/
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Definitions of phatic communication
  1. noun
    conversational speech used to communicate sociability more than information
    synonyms: phatic speech
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    type of:
    conversation
    the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
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