D. B. Borker

D. B. Borker was a linguist and psychologist known for studying how people use conversation to build social relationships. He examined how language choices and communication styles influence interactions, especially among different social groups. His work helped reveal the ways in which conversations serve not just to share information, but also to establish identity, status, and rapport. Borker’s research contributed to understanding the importance of language in social dynamics and how cultural backgrounds shape communication patterns.