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The examples of the use of address terms influenced by degree of intimacy DI are as follows: The above conversation happens in Stephen’s room. The conversation occurs between Stephen and his best friend, Brian. Brian is looking for Stephen’s answer sheet of Dennis Sciama’s questions. Brian goes to Stephen’s desk, but he finds nothing. Stephen has not done the assignment given by Sciama because he feels sick at that day. Here, Stephen and Brian are using first name instead of other types because they have known each other and they have a close relationship. Moreover, they do not have any power difference that makes them should respect each other. 4: 24 Brian : Oh, come on, get up. How many did you get? Stephen Hawking : Morning, Brian. Brian : Good afternoon, Stephen. How many of the impossible questions did you do? Stephen Hawking : I have no idea what you’re talking about. Brian : How many of Sciama’s questions did you get? Stephen Hawking : None. Brian : Stephen, are you aware that you have voluntarily embarked upon a PHD in physics at the most prestigious college in England? Stephen Hawking : Yes. Brian : Oh, good. Sp : Stephen Hawking, Brian H : Brian, Stephen Hawking ATS-5P11D-3 Another dialogue that contains the phenomena of degree of intimacy DI is written in the dialogue below. The above conversation happens in Stephen’s room. Brian starts to leave Stephen’s room since he got nothing about Stephen’s answer sheets. In this conversation, Stephen addresses Brian by using special name SN, “Bi”. It indicates that they have a close relationship as close friends. Moreover, the conversation takes place in an informal situation that did not required formality. 4: 25 Stephen Hawking : to Brian at the door Bi- ? Brian : What? Stephen Hawking : Can you whip on some Wagner? Brian : Oh, sod off. Sp : Stephen Hawking H : Brian ATS-5P12D-4 Another example of degree of intimacy DI is provided below. One day, everyone is gathered for the Christening Party in Hawking family’s house. Jane places her new baby, Timothy, into Stephen’s lap. Then, she goes to the kitchen. Isobel Hawking follows Jane into the kitchen. Jane is shocked when her mother-in- law suddenly asking who exactly Timothy’s father. In the conversation, it is seen that Isobel Hawking uses first name FN in addressing Jane. Here, Isobel uses first name FN instead of other types because they have known each other. In conclusion, degree of intimacy DI can affect people in addressing someone else. The relationship between the speaker and the addressee can be seen through the use of certain type of address term which is employed by both of them. The use of first name may indicate the close relationship and intimacy between the speaker and the addressee. 4: 26 Isobel Hawking : We do have a right to know, Jane. Jane Wilde : Know what? Isobel Hawking : Whose child Timothy is? Stephen’s or Jonathan’s? Jane, turning, wheeling on Isobel, shocked. Jane Wilde : That’s what you think of me. Sp : Isobel Hawking H : Jane Wilde ATS-39P65D-27