Politeness Theory Flashcards Brown and Levinsons 0.0 / 5 ? English Language & LiteratureTalk in life and literaturePoliteness TheoryA2/A-levelAQA Created by: khadjia KarimCreated on: 10-06-15 17:37 If you wash the dishes, I’ll vacuum the floor. Positive Politeness. 1 of 23 I’ll just come along, if you don’t mind. Positive Politeness. 2 of 23 That’s a nice haircut you got; where did you get it? Politeness Positive Politeness. 3 of 23 Heh, mate, can you lend me a dollar? Positive Politeness. 4 of 23 You look sad. Can I do anything? Positive Politeness. 5 of 23 Yes, it’s rather long; not short certainly. Positive Politeness. 6 of 23 We regret to inform you. Negative Politeness 7 of 23 Would you know where Oxford Street is? Negative Politeness 8 of 23 Perhaps, he might have taken it, maybe. Could you please pass the rice? Negative Politeness 9 of 23 You couldn’t find your way to lending me a thousand dollars, could you? So I suppose some help is out of the question, then? Negative Politeness 10 of 23 It’s not too much out of your way, just a couple of blocks. Negative Politeness 11 of 23 I’m sorry; it’s a lot to ask, but can you lend me a thousand dollars? Negative Politeness 12 of 23 Bald on-record Bald on-record 13 of 23 Watch out! Bald on-record 14 of 23 Hear me out:... Bald on-record 15 of 23 Come in. Bald on-record 16 of 23 Eat! Bald on-record 17 of 23 Don't forget to eat! Bald on-record 18 of 23 I can smell a fart, there's only two of us in this room... Off-record(Indirect) 19 of 23 I really feel like some chips Off-record(Indirect) 20 of 23 I wish someone would shut the door. Off-record(Indirect) 21 of 23 I need somebodies homework to copy from Off-record(Indirect) 22 of 23 I don't feel like washing up tonight Off-record(Indirect) 23 of 23
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