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This book presents the findings of an empirical study on face and power relationships between native and non-native speakers of English. Based on twenty audio-r

This book provides an engaging introduction to cross-cultural pragmatics. It is essential reading for both academics and students in pragmatics, applied linguis

This book examines the importance of politeness in pragmatic expression and communication, making a significant contribution to the debate over whether the univ

This book explores the issue of politeness phenomena and socially appropriate behavior in two societies, Mexico and the United States, in three different contex

This is the first edited collection to examine politeness in a wide range of diverse cultures. Most essays draw on empirical data from a wide variety of languag