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  2. Politeness theory - Wikipedia

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    For example, negative politeness is the norm in some cultures (Japan and Britain) but not others that prefer positive politeness (Australia) [9] and some cultures use politeness strategies when there is no face threat, such as the Japanese honorific system. [42]

  3. Politeness maxims - Wikipedia

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    The agreement maxim runs as follows: "Minimize the expression of disagreement between self and other; maximize the expression of agreement between self and other." It is in line with Brown and Levinson's positive politeness strategies of "seek agreement" and "avoid disagreement", to which they attach great importance. However, it is not being ...

  4. Politeness - Wikipedia

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    Positive politeness seeks to establish a positive relationship between parties, and it respects a person's need to be liked and understood. This standard of politeness is determined by personal boundaries , and often violates etiquette norms in letter.

  5. Face negotiation theory - Wikipedia

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    The strategies considered were don't’ do the face threatening act, negative politeness, positive politeness and bald on strategy. The unethical communication was classified as one that was either deceptive, manipulative, exploitative, intrusive or coercive.

  6. How frequently are people saying 'please'? Not very often ...

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    Please is just as likely to be used for pressure as it is for politeness. In about half of the instances when someone said please, they were “attempts to overcome resistance or willingness” to ...

  7. Face (sociological concept) - Wikipedia

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    Positive face is "the positive consistent self-image or 'personality' (crucially including the desire that this self-image be appreciated and approved of) claimed by interactants" Negative face is "the basic claim to territories, personal preserves, rights to non- distraction —i.e., to freedom of action and freedom from imposition"

  8. My Husband Is A Chef And This Is The Only Kind Of Plastic ...

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    Being married to a professional chef, I’ve accepted certain things about our kitchen.The salt we buy, the storage containers we use, and even the towels we clean with are specific and intentional.

  9. The many meanings of pink, from its rosy roots to modern-day ...

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    Blush blankets. Vibrant fuchsia apparel. Pink roses.Dusty rose carpets. Let us count the ways we love pink. Pink is more than just a gorgeous hue.