High pitch as a mark of respect in Lachixío Zapotec

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Issue Date: 
1997
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Work Papers of the Summer Institute of Linguistics, University of North Dakota Session, vol. 41
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2 pages
Abstract: 
Demonstrating respect to the addressee is accomplished by speaking in a high-pitched voice among the Zapotec speakers of Santa María Lachixío. Various factors determine the use of this feature.
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Published
Country: 
Mexico
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Entry Number: 
40024