This study examines variation in evaluations of im/politeness of a recording of a naturally occurring intercultural apology, focusing in particular on potential cultural differences in these evaluations across speakers of (Australian) English and (Mandarin) Chinese. We first closely analyse the apology itself as a form of social action, and suggest in the course of this analysis that evaluation...

Sociolinguistic research suggests that women are more likely than men to use politeness strategies in their speech. Researchers have reported that women pay more compliments than men, that women in talk with same-sex peers use a large number of positive-politeness strategies while men in analogous situations do not, and that women are more likely to apologize, soften criticism or express thanks...

The present study pragmatically explores categories and functions of dysphemisms in Steven Berkoff’s play East. objective the paper is to explore characters’ use dysphemism; its apply Allan Burridge’s (2006) classification dysphemism, Goffman’s (1962) notion face, Brown Levinson’s (1987) theory politeness play. To gather examine text, researcher adopts a qualitative descriptive approach which i...

Language politeness and character education are crucial in the era of disruption, particularly terms learning communication. Problems with language happen when communication is mediated by electronic media, such as WhatsApp particular, because it allows undergraduates to be more open conveying their intentions, including lecturers regarding goals. This study aims describe forms during online hi...

Rosi talk show was a conversation program that presented Indonesian politics with supporting and opposing government arguments. The objectives were to find expressive acts explain how performed negative politeness in the show. theories used strategy by Brown Levinson (1987) on act Searle (1975) moderator. This study qualitative content analysis, location YouTube Channel KompasTV. data moderator...