Politeness Theorist
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- Politeness Principles Theorists
- Robin Lakoff (1975)
- Describe three maxims which she termed 'the politeness principle'
- These are Don't impose, Gives options and make your receiver feel good
- Describe three maxims which she termed 'the politeness principle'
- Grice Maxims (1975)
- 1. Maxim of quality: speakers try to tell the truth
- 2. Maxim of quantity: speakers try to give the right amount of information
- 3. Maxim of relevance: speakers try to stick to a point
- 4. Maxim of manner: speakers try to present their material in an orderly fashion
- Flouting the Maxims
- Robin Lakoff (1975)
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