The Relativism in Language Study: Face Threatening Acts and Politeness Found in Kediri

The rising or decreasing level of politeness impacts the intensity human behavior. By using theory Brown and Levinson's model civility theoretical Robin Lakoff, this paper aims to describe Face Threatening Acts performed in public notices Kediri. This study used qualitative method because it focuses more on analysis written data rather than numbers. looks into by people places. writer uses Relativism politeness. findings show that power, being forced, playing with an adversary can create discomfort. An example be seen from notice “Angel Ngeyel “JOTOS” (English translation: Those who are disobedient will get punched). People read feel uncomfortable may potentially influence readers think act rudely. It affects people's Another reads “Mlebu kene SETOR NYOWO”, which is about “Zona Rawan Pukul”. means must not enter village pandemic Covid 19. If they insist village, die lose their lives. Based tends have declined phenomenon a result unbridled democracy so everyone feels entitled talk anything, higher frequencies do use polite language mass media electronic, depletion mutual respect between people. As result, behavior nation insolent, destructive, hostility increasingly visible tend light publicly.