Published October 13, 2003
by Cambridge University Press .
Written in English
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | 318 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL7754266M |
| ISBN 10 | 0521794064 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780521794060 |
Stemming from a sociological view of language in use, this book shows that politeness strategies are the basis for social order. The authors advocate as well that politeness fuels the interactions any rational individual in all societies performs while using language to communicate and share experiences with each other/5(11). This study is about the principles for constructing polite speeches. The core of it first appeared in Questions and Politeness, edited by Esther N. Goody (now out of print). It is here reissued with a fresh introduction that surveys the considerable literature in linguistics, psychology and the social sciences that the original extended essay stimulated, and suggests distinct directions for /5(2). The core of it first appeared in Questions and Politeness, edited by Esther N. Goody (now out of print). It is here reissued with a fresh introduction that surveys the considerable literature in linguistics, psychology and the social sciences that the original extended essay stimulated, and suggests distinct directions for research. During the last fifteen years, existing models of linguistic politeness have generated a huge amount of empirical research. Using a wide range of data from real-life speech situations, this new introduction to politeness breaks away from the limitations of current models and argues that the proper object of study in politeness theory must be commonsense notions of what politeness .
The book aims to show that the terms 'polite' and 'impolite' can only be properly examined as they are contested discursively. In doing so, 'polite' and 'impolite' utterances inevitably involve their users in a struggle for power. This book is suitable for students and researchers of both intercultural communication and pragmatics alike. Culturally Speaking enables people to find out about and explain potential problems and pitfalls in intercultural interaction, thus providing guidelines for a better and more effective interaction across cultures.5/5(1). A beautifully illustrated and simple guide to teaching manners, "Being Polite" makes a great gift for children of all ages. It helps them understand the importance of learning manners while they are young. This book shows children how to be polite in various situations.5/5(4). Pirates may duel and plunder booty. But when they do so, they are polite! The fun, rhyming text shows pirates' rowdy activities and teaches manners. If pirates can be polite, surely young readers can, too! Corinne Demas is the award-winning author of n/5(17).
ladies' book of etiquette, and manual of politeness. a complete hand book for the use of the lady in polite society. containing. full directions for correct manners, dress, deportment, and conversation; rules for the duties of both hostess and guest in morning receptions, dinner companies, visiting, evening parties and balls; a complete guide. Politeness theory, proposed by Penelope Brown and Stephen C. Levinson, centers on the notion of politeness, construed as efforts on redressing the affronts to a person's self-esteems of effectively claiming positive social values in social interactions. This readable book presents a new general theoretical understanding of politeness. It offers an account of a wide range of politeness phenomena in English, illustrated by . Politeness - The Book of Life is the 'brain' of The School of Life, a gathering of the best ideas around wisdom and emotional intelligence. For most of human history, the idea of being ‘polite’ has been central to our sense of what is required to count as a good and civilised person.
