(B) in the hearers, which are either in—
(1) Quantity, for we speak with (α) one, (β) a few, (γ) many.
(2) Quality, for we speak with (α) equals, (β) superiors, (γ) inferiors.
(3) Differences (A) of age, (1) older, (2) younger,
(3) equal; (B), of sex—men and women.
(4) Degrees of Intimacy, (α) relations, (β) friends, (γ) acquaintances (familiar, slight).
II. The Matter of Conversation, or
(C) The Topics, which are either—
In Quantity—infinite.
In Quality—serious or trivial.