<P> Many conversations can be divided into four categories according to their major subject content: </P> <Ul> <Li> Subjective ideas, which often serve to extend understanding and awareness . </Li> <Li> Objective facts, which may serve to consolidate a widely held view . </Li> <Li> Other people (usually absent), which may be either critical, competitive, or supportive . This includes gossip . </Li> <Li> Oneself, which sometimes indicate attention - seeking behavior or can provide relevant information about oneself to participants in the conversation . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Subjective ideas, which often serve to extend understanding and awareness . </Li> <Li> Objective facts, which may serve to consolidate a widely held view . </Li>

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