1.Introduction to H. P. Grice

2.The Cooperative Principle

2.1 The conversational maxims

2.1.1 The maxim of quantity
2.1.2 The maxim of quality
2.1.3 The maxim of relation
2.1.4 The maxim of manner

2.2 Violations of the conversational maxims

2.2 1 Quiet violation
2.2.2 Open flouting

• Significance of the CP
• Criticisms on the CP