John J. Gumperz’s scientific contributions

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Politeness: Some Universals in Language Usage
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February 1987

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John J. Gumperz

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... Politeness theory (Brown & Levinson, 1987) describes how individuals manage 'face' during communication. The theory is built on "face," which refers to a person's public self-image and offers four politeness strategies. ...

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The Communicative Act of Ostensible Lies in Academia
Politeness: Some Universals in Language Usage
  • Citing Book
  • February 1987