An Analysis of Conversational Maxim Flouting in Close the Door Podcast: A Case Study of Deddy Corbuzier and Maia Estianty’s Interview

Abstract

Language plays a crucial role in human interaction, especially in spoken communication where meaning is not only conveyed by words but also by implied messages. One of the important aspects of pragmatics is the concept of the cooperative principle introduced by (Grice, 1975), which includes four conversational maxims: quantity, quality, relation, and manner. Yet in real-life conversations, people often ignore these maxims to create certain effects. This study aims to analyze the types of flouting conversational maxims found in the Close the Door Podcast episode featuring Deddy Corbuzier and Maia Estianty. The research used a qualitative descriptive method by transcribing the podcast conversation and identifying the utterances that violated the maxims based on Grice's theory. This study found that speakers flouted all four categories of Grice’s conversational maxims at different moments throughout the conversation. The most frequently flouted maxim was the maxim of quantity, followed by relevance, manner, and quality. Most flouting occurred to create humor, avoid sensitive topics, and maintain politeness strategies. The outcomes of the study indicate that the use of maxim flouting in spoken media serves to regulate interpersonal dynamics and enhance the audience’s engagement. This research offers insights into how pragmatic strategies are applied in digital conversations, with a focus on Indonesian podcast discussions.