Abstract:
Politeness is a crucial aspect of social interaction and communication, and it
plays a significant role in establishing and maintaining positive relationships.
Politeness theory provides a framework for understanding how people use language
to show respect, deference, and consideration for others in various social situations.
Positive and negative politeness are two different strategies that individuals can use
to communicate with each other in a socially appropriate manner.
The aim of the Course Paper lies in studying the politeness theory,
specifically negative and positive politeness, to understand how people use language
to maintain social relationships and show respect for others.
The objectives of studying this theory include:
1. Identifying the strategies people use to be polite in different social
situations.
2. Understanding how language use varies across cultures and contexts.
3. Evaluating the effectiveness of different politeness strategies in achieving
communicative goals.
