"Negative face was defined as 'the want of every 'competent adult member' that his actions be unimpeded by others', or 'the basic claim to territories, personal preserves, rights to non-distraction—i.e. the freedom of action and freedom from imposition'. Whereas positive face involves a desire for connection with others, negative face needs include autonomy and independence." … Continue reading Politeness Theory, Negative Face
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"The reason Hershfield was accepted at Project Blowed, said Caldwell, was that he arrived with an open mind, and he listened and learned. 'That’s one wonderful thing I like most about black American communities,' he said. 'As long as you don’t try to tell them how to do their own culture, you’re good.' Ever since … Continue reading Doctor Rapp
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