'Communication Code'

[Tanja]

I have a question mainly for native speakers.

I need to translate the heading of the article that sounds approximately this way: 'The rules of interaction/or communication'

I consider this heading quite boring, as the whole article has a rather humorous content.

'Communictaion Code' - isn't it more catchy?

My teacher says that there is no such a collocation and we cannot use it.

So, native speakers, how do you feel about this phrase? Does it sound natural to you or not?

Thanx in advance

[Tdol]

I'd use 'Communication Codes'. It's not a set expression, but we do use the word in expressions like 'code-switching'.

[Tanja]

Thank you, tdol!!!

How come do you find time and patience to help everyone here??! I realy admire you and other teachers here also. You do a great job!

May I ask, what this 'code-switching' means? I can't catch the meaning

[Tdol]

Thank you very much- it's great that so many teachers do come here and answer questions.

Code-switching is when peope change the way they talk. For example, someone with a strong regional accent might modify the accent when speaking to people from different areas, then go back to the regional forms when with other people from the region.

[Tanja]

Oh, now I see.

Thank you again, tdol! Now I feel more sure about my translation

[Tdol]