Linguistic Politeness Strategies Miscellaneous Essay
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It is a social norm observed in most, if not all, cultures that lived or are still living today. Some examples of words like respectful, courteous, helpful, sincere, and honest are associated with politeness and are seen as positive behavior (Watts, 1). More than actions, polite use of language is also considered positive behavior.