Politeness
Richard J Watts; Rajend Mesthrie
Cambridge University Press
9780521794060
0-521-79406-4
Using a wide range of data from real-life speech situations, this introduction to politeness theory breaks away from the limitations of current models. It argues that the proper object of study in politeness.
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theory must be "common sense" definitions of politeness and impoliteness. Richard Watts concludes that a more appropriate model, based on Bourdieu's concept of social practice, can thus be developed.
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