Етикетні формули вибачення та прощання в англійській та німецькій мовах

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to examine speech behavior of English and German speakers in intercultural communication, to compare the rules of verbal behaviour in the English and German languages and identify speech etiquette formulas which will help reach the communicative aim. To achieve this goal, the following tasks must be completed: • Investigate the theoretical underpinnings of the phenomenon of intercultural communication. • Determine the function of culture and language in intercultural communication. • Identify and describe speech etiquette formulas used by English and German speakers in typical communication settings.