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POLITINESS THEORY IN CONTEXT

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Politeness theory relies, in part, on the idea that there are different kinds of face: positive face and negative face. The Politeness theory is a theory that appeared within the framework of pragmatic approach in linguistics. According to this theory the interlocutors use particular strategies in order to achieve successful communication.

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Politeness theory relies, in part, on the idea that there are different kinds of face: positive face and negative face. The Politeness theory is a theory that appeared within the framework of pragmatic approach in linguistics. According to this theory the interlocutors use particular strategies in order to achieve successful communication.

by ESTEFANIA JIMENEZ SALGUERO
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what is the kind of politeness in this example?

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what is the kind of politiness in this example?

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What's the correct Politeness strategy in this image?

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The following example is considered Positive or Negative? I would like to know if I could use your cell phone?

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This kind of strategy is often used among close friends and family. What can it be? Example: Give me that!

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I'm doing your homework. Can you prepare something to eat? Will you? According with the example what strategy can it be?

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a) “Will you be coming to the office party, Sir?”

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“Excuse me. I just need to get through here."

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Write a conclusion for the definition of "Politeness Theory"

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what is the kind of politiness in this video?

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The correct answer is NEGATIVE, because she is give to opinion and interfering with the action and thought of him

The correct answer is POSITIVE, because she is giving her friend an exaggerated expression of approval

The correct answer is OFF-RECORD, because he is give a indirect to heart of way that understand his need him

The correct answer is NEGATIVE, because it may be imposing on the listener

The correct answer is BALD-ON RECORD, because the listener does nothing to minimize the speaker's imponences.

The correct answer is POSITIVE, because tries to be good to the listener and doesn't impose a distance between them.

VERY POLITE (subordinate to superior and/or between strangers)

The correct answer is MIDDLING PLOTE, because between those relatively equal in power and/or between acquaintances

We see that polite language is a way of expressing ourselves, which makes it easier for us to deal with other people

Negative politiness

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