Peculiarity of lexical colloquial norm

Colloquial speech as any other sublanguage is subject to its own norm. Specificity of colloquial norm lies in its implicit character. Colloquial lexical units, which are normative for colloquial speech, are marked by minimal degree of stylistic degradation. In the process of unofficial communication the choice of linguistic units is subconsciously made within certain normative criteria. It is realized in case of violation of colloquial norm.