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Politeness theory

British pronunciation/pəlˈaɪtnəs θˈiəɹi/
American pronunciation/pəlˈaɪtnəs θˈiəɹi/
Politeness theory
[NOUN]
1

a framework in pragmatics that analyzes how individuals employ language strategies to manage social interactions and maintain positive face, while minimizing potential threats to face

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