Politeness as a Nonverbal Communication Behavior: An Investigation into Driving Habits in Asia

Politeness is mainly investigated in verbal and written communicative encounters. This study novelistically examines politeness politic behavior as a nonverbal event concerning driving habits Asia. based on four variables that are the country of origin, gender, age, level education. The novel framework Brown Levinson’s (1987) theory. revealed Asian drivers use deference, hedges, indirectness to minimize imposition while driving. showed Hong Konger, Singaporean Malaysian most polite also Konger female male Asia giving signals before changing lanes. It following traffic signs speed limits. found Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai, Indian, Filippo, more than their counterparts with respect signs, Singaporean, Taiwanese pertaining apparent Chinese, Sri Lankan, Nepali, Pakistani, Filipino established old young drivers. In reference education, positive correlation between high Interestingly, highly educated