Note: This is an one-sheet explainer for myself. I have never encountered politeness theory before this week. I wanted to do a quick one page review of the concepts from Wikipedia and a quick web search, then put together a short one-page summary. This summary can serve as a reminder for understanding what politeness theory … Continue reading Politeness is Two-Faced
Tag: Negative Face
Politeness Theory, Negative Face
"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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