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Table 2 The twelve scenarios used in the survey

From: Towards an understanding of contextual features that influence the linguistic formality of British Sign Language users

 

Scenario description

A

Discussing the General Election with friends in a café

B

Negotiating a pay rise with your boss in their office

C

Ordering food from a waiter in a restaurant

D

Giving a presentation at work to your colleagues about how to book an interpreter

E

Telling your boss in the staff room about a restaurant you like

F

Instructing a new colleague at work on how to book an interpreter

G

Telling a story to your housemates at home about how you got a pay rise

H

Recommending a restaurant to colleagues in a staff room

I

Giving a presentation in a town hall to promote a political party to the public

J

Recommending interpreters between friends in a pub

K

Discussing how to spend council funds with other local community members in a town hall

L

Talking to your boss in the pub about your previous experiences when voting