# Why should we care about register? Reflections on chatbot language design

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.14699 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2104.14699/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 29 Apr 2021.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Cross-Lingual Dialogue Dataset Creation via Outline-Based Generation](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2201.13405/) (2022)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This position paper discusses the relevance of register as a theoretical framework for chatbot language design. We present the concept of register and discuss how using register-specific language influence the user's perceptions of the interaction with chatbots. Additionally, we point several research opportunities that are important to pursue to establish register as a foundation for advancing chatbot's communication skills.