The idea that discourse markers are "useless" and meaningless has become conventional wisdom, but this characterization is considered flawed by those who actual

The idea that discourse markers are "useless" and meaningless has become conventional wisdom, but this characterization is considered flawed by those who actually study their usage[1]. Some roles they play include creating flow in speech and demonstrating authenticity. [1] https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2017/01/21/discourse-markers-are-like-important/Y92NncxhOIiYsDWQHIkdvJ/story.html https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2017/01/21/discourse-marke...