Women, Men and PolitenessThis text examines the relationship between sex, politeness and language. It explores: why men and women interact differently; hedges and boosters as politeness devices; compliments and positive politeness strategies; and apologies and negative politeness strategies. |
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Who speaks here? Interacting politely | 30 |
hedges and boosters as politeness devices | 72 |
What a lovely tie Compliments and positive politeness | 115 |
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